December weather forecast
Redwood City, CA

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The intricate design of the organized Redwood City in California, with a scenic view of the harbor and the rest of the city

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Redwood City, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

In Redwood City, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Redwood City, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73.4 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) in 55°F (12.8°C) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 55.4°F (13°C) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Redwood City experiences its average lowest temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a minimum of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In Redwood City, 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Redwood City, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in December in Redwood City?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 55°F (12.8°C). Swimming in 55°F (12.8°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?

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

How many hours of daylight does Redwood City have in December?

In Redwood City, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Redwood City, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value 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
Redwood City, CA

Average temperature in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Redwood City, CA

Average pressure in December - Redwood City, 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
Redwood City, CA

Average wind speed in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Redwood City, CA

Average humidity in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Redwood City, CA

Average rainfall in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Redwood City, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Redwood City, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 55.1°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.4°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Redwood City, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Redwood City, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Redwood City, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Redwood City, CA

Average UV index in December - Redwood City, 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 November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Redwood City, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

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
Redwood City, CA

Average visibility in December - Redwood City, 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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