December weather forecast
South San Francisco, CA

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A sign in large font of the South San Francisco City, California, on the hills over the scenic home setting below

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South San Francisco, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

December is the month when South San Francisco experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In South San Francisco, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In South San Francisco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 53.6 days and collects up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in South San Francisco is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C), is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for South San Francisco in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South San Francisco, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In South San Francisco, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average temperature in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (70°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (56.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and December (47.8°F).

Average pressure in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average pressure in December - South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco, CA

Average wind speed in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average humidity in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average rainfall in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average rainfall days in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South San Francisco, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average sunshine days in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June, July and September (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.4 days).

Average UV index in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average UV index in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average cloud cover in December - South San Francisco, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
South San Francisco, CA

Average visibility in December - South San Francisco, 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).

South San Francisco, California, USA

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