December weather forecast
San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in San Juan Capistrano, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

San Juan Capistrano notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December stands out as San Juan Capistrano's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What are December temperatures?

In San Juan Capistrano, in December, the average high-temperature is 62.4°F (16.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In San Juan Capistrano, in December, it is raining for 6.8 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 San Juan Capistrano have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does San Juan Capistrano have in December?

In San Juan Capistrano, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the month 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 in San Juan Capistrano is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average temperature in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50°F).

Average pressure in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average pressure in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average wind speed in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5mph).

Average humidity in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average humidity in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (59%).

Average rainfall in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average rainfall in December - San Juan Capistrano, 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 (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average rainfall days in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average sunshine days in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.5 days).

Average UV index in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average UV index in December - San Juan Capistrano, 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
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average cloud cover in December - San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average visibility in December - San Juan Capistrano, 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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