December weather forecast
San Marcos, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in San Marcos, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and an average low of 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

February and December are identified as the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Humidity

In San Marcos, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in San Marcos. Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in San Marcos.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in San Marcos, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in San Marcos. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in San Marcos?

The coldest months in San Marcos are February and December, with an average high-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

What are December temperatures in San Marcos?

The high-temperature, in December, in San Marcos, records 63.3°F (17.4°C), while the low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

What is the rainiest month in San Marcos?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, California, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in San Marcos?

The month with the shortest days in San Marcos, California, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in San Marcos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in San Marcos, California, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in San Marcos?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does San Marcos have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in San Marcos, California, is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in San Marcos?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
San Marcos, CA

Average temperature in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48°F).

Average pressure in December
San Marcos, CA

Average pressure in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
San Marcos, CA

Average wind speed in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
San Marcos, CA

Average humidity in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (56%).

Average rainfall in December
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall days in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Marcos, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Marcos, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
San Marcos, CA

Average sunshine days in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20 days).

Average UV index in December
San Marcos, CA

Average UV index in December - San Marcos, 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
San Marcos, CA

Average cloud cover in December - San Marcos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
San Marcos, CA

Average visibility in December - San Marcos, 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).

San Marcos, California, USA

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