December weather forecast
Solana Beach, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Solana Beach, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

February and December are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Solana Beach, in December, the average water temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C). As the water temperature drops from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Solana Beach, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Solana Beach's coldest months, February and December, record an average high-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C).

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Solana Beach, records 63°F (17.2°C), while the low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Solana Beach, in December, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature in Solana Beach is 60.4°F (15.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Solana Beach have in December?

In Solana Beach, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Solana Beach have in December?

In Solana Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (76.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Solana Beach, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (58.7°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Solana Beach, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Solana Beach, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July 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
Solana Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Solana Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Solana Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Solana 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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