December weather forecast
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palos Verdes Estates, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 62.4°F (16.9°C) at the peak and 53.6°F (12°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.4 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Palos Verdes Estates, California, in December, the average water temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: Most people do not find pleasure in swimming when the water temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C). Breathing becomes increasingly difficult to manage as the water temperature drops from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Palos Verdes Estates. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Palos Verdes Estates?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a low of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the usual temperature for Palos Verdes Estates in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palos Verdes Estates, is 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Palos Verdes Estates, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Palos Verdes Estates, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C). Swimming in 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palos Verdes Estates have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Palos Verdes Estates, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. 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
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average temperature in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average pressure in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average wind speed in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average humidity in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average rainfall in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.3°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average UV index in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average visibility in December - Palos Verdes Estates, 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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