December weather forecast
Pacific Grove, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pacific Grove, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In Pacific Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Pacific Grove, the average seawater temperature in December is 55.6°F (13.1°C).
Note: Beware when you're in 55.6°F (13.1°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and a minimum temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Pacific Grove in December?

Pacific Grove in December has an average high-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pacific Grove, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C). Swimming in 55.6°F (13.1°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Pacific Grove have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average temperature in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average pressure in December - Pacific Grove, 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
Pacific Grove, CA

Average wind speed in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average humidity in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average rainfall in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.1 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Pacific Grove, 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
Pacific Grove, CA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h

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

Average sunshine days in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average UV index in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Pacific Grove, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Pacific Grove, CA

Average visibility in December - Pacific Grove, 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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