December weather forecast
Sunset Cliffs, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Sunset Cliffs, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.6°F (12°C) and max 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

In Sunset Cliffs, February and December are characterised by the lowest temperatures, recording an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).

Humidity

In Sunset Cliffs, California, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 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

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

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in December translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sunset Cliffs?

February and December bring Sunset Cliffs's average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 63°F (17.2°C).

What are the temperatures in Sunset Cliffs in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sunset Cliffs, is 63°F (17.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sunset Cliffs?

The average relative humidity in December in Sunset Cliffs, California, is 63%.

What is the wettest month in Sunset Cliffs?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Sunset Cliffs?

In Sunset Cliffs, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunset Cliffs?

The month with the shortest days in Sunset Cliffs, California, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sunset Cliffs?

In Sunset Cliffs, California, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sunset Cliffs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset Cliffs, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sunset Cliffs?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunset Cliffs, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset Cliffs have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sunset Cliffs is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sunset Cliffs?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sunset Cliffs?

In Sunset Cliffs, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average temperature in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (53.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average pressure in December - Sunset Cliffs, 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
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average humidity in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunset Cliffs, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average UV index in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (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
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

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

Average visibility in December
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average visibility in December - Sunset Cliffs, 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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