December weather forecast
Shell Beach, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shell Beach, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.8°F (8.2°C) and max 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Shell Beach, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shell Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.6 days and collects up to 6.93" (176mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Shell Beach experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and a low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shell Beach, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Shell Beach, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shell Beach?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shell Beach?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is 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 reading in December?

In Shell Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shell Beach, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (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
Shell Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Shell Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Shell Beach, 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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