December weather forecast
South Gate, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in South Gate, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 64.4°F (18°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 64.4°F (18°C) and lows of 51.3°F (10.7°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are February and December, with an average 0.39" (10mm) of rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In South Gate, December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 64.4°F (18°C) at the peak and 51.3°F (10.7°C) at the lowest.

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in South Gate, is 64.4°F (18°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are February and December, with an average 0.39" (10mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in South Gate, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does South Gate have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In South Gate, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Gate?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Gate, CA

Average temperature in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

Average pressure in December
South Gate, CA

Average pressure in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Gate, CA

Average wind speed in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
South Gate, CA

Average humidity in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

Average rainfall in December
South Gate, CA

Average rainfall in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (0.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, August and September (0").

Average rainfall days in December
South Gate, CA

Average rainfall days in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Gate, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Gate, CA

Average sunshine days in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.1 days).

Average UV index in December
South Gate, CA

Average UV index in December - South Gate, 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, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
South Gate, CA

Average cloud cover in December - South Gate, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
South Gate, CA

Average visibility in December - South Gate, 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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