December weather forecast
Portola Valley, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Portola Valley, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 55.8°F (13.2°C) at the peak and 47.1°F (8.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Portola Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, in Portola Valley, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portola Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.5 days and collects up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Portola Valley, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Portola Valley?

Portola Valley's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and lows of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Portola Valley in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Portola Valley?

In Portola Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Portola Valley?

In Portola Valley, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portola Valley?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Portola Valley is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Portola Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Portola Valley, California, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Portola Valley?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Portola Valley, California, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Portola Valley?

The average sunshine duration in December in Portola Valley is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Portola Valley?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Portola Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Portola Valley, California, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average temperature in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (56.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (46.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average pressure in December - Portola Valley, 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
Portola Valley, CA

Average wind speed in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average humidity in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average rainfall in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portola Valley, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and July (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average UV index in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Portola Valley, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Portola Valley, CA

Average visibility in December - Portola Valley, 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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