December weather forecast
Portola Hills, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Portola Hills, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.1°F (17.3°C) and min 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December stands out as Portola Hills's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for Portola Hills in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Portola Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

What is the rainiest month in Portola Hills?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Portola Hills, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Portola Hills have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average temperature in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.5°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 (48.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average pressure in December - Portola Hills, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average wind speed in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average humidity in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average rainfall in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portola Hills, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average UV index in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Portola Hills, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Portola Hills, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Portola Hills, CA

Average visibility in December - Portola Hills, 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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