December weather forecast
Opal Cliffs, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Opal Cliffs, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average high of 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

Opal Cliffs's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).
Note: Staying in 55.6°F (13.1°C) waters for just a few moments at 55.4°F (13°C) can be harrowing, and below 50°F (10°C) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Opal Cliffs, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Opal Cliffs, is 57.2°F (14°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Opal Cliffs, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In Opal Cliffs, California, the average seawater temperature in December is 55.6°F (13.1°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Opal Cliffs, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Opal Cliffs?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Opal Cliffs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average temperature in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average pressure in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average wind speed in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average humidity in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average rainfall in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 55.6°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Opal Cliffs, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average UV index in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Opal Cliffs, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Opal Cliffs, CA

Average visibility in December - Opal Cliffs, 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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