December weather forecast
Scotts Valley, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Scotts Valley, California, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Scotts Valley's December weather reaches an average high of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.5 rainfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Scotts Valley notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Scotts Valley in December?

In Scotts Valley, in December, the average high-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in Scotts Valley in December?

In Scotts Valley, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Scotts Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Scotts Valley?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Scotts Valley have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average temperature in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average pressure in December - Scotts 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
Scotts Valley, CA

Average wind speed in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average humidity in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average rainfall in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scotts 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Scotts Valley, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Scotts Valley, CA

Average visibility in December - Scotts 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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