December weather forecast
San Simeon, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in San Simeon, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and a low of 49.3°F (9.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In San Simeon, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in San Simeon, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December, having an average high-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C), is the coldest month.

What are December temperatures in San Simeon?

The average high-temperature, in December, in San Simeon, is 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in San Simeon. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In San Simeon, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does San Simeon have in December?

In San Simeon, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in San Simeon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

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

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

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

In San Simeon, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

Average pressure in December
San Simeon, CA

Average pressure in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
San Simeon, CA

Average wind speed in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
San Simeon, CA

Average humidity in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
San Simeon, CA

Average rainfall in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
San Simeon, CA

Average rainfall days in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.5 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
San Simeon, CA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.3 days).

Average UV index in December
San Simeon, CA

Average UV index in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
San Simeon, CA

Average cloud cover in December - San Simeon, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
San Simeon, CA

Average visibility in December - San Simeon, 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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