December weather forecast
Menlo Park, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Menlo Park, California, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In Menlo Park, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.3 rainfall days, and 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Menlo Park.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Menlo Park, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Menlo Park, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Menlo Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average temperature in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (45.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average pressure in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average wind speed in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average humidity in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average rainfall in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18 days).

Average UV index in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average UV index in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Menlo Park, CA

Average visibility in December - Menlo Park, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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