December weather forecast
Torrance, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Torrance, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.4°F (16.9°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low temperature of 53.6°F (12°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Torrance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.4 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Torrance, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.7h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Torrance, is 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) 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 Torrance have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Torrance have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

When is 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Torrance, CA

Average temperature in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Torrance, CA

Average pressure in December - Torrance, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Torrance, CA

Average wind speed in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Torrance, CA

Average humidity in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Torrance, CA

Average rainfall in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Torrance, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Torrance, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Torrance, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Torrance, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Torrance, CA

Average UV index in December - Torrance, 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
Torrance, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Torrance, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Torrance, CA

Average visibility in December - Torrance, 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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