December weather forecast
Port Costa, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Port Costa, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Port Costa, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 56.9 rainfall days, and 4.88" (124mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is the month when Port Costa sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.4°F (13°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Port Costa, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Port Costa, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Port Costa, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Costa have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Port Costa, CA

Average temperature in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and September (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Costa, CA

Average pressure in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Port Costa, CA

Average wind speed in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Costa, CA

Average humidity in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Costa, CA

Average rainfall in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Costa, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Costa, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Costa, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Costa, CA

Average UV index in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Costa, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Port Costa, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Port Costa, CA

Average visibility in December - Port Costa, 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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