December weather forecast
Vallecito, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vallecito, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Vallecito's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vallecito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.4 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Vallecito, in December, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Vallecito, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.2 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Vallecito, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C) respectively, December is Vallecito's coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Vallecito in December?

In December, in Vallecito, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in June is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Vallecito, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Vallecito, during December, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Vallecito have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 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 many hours of sunshine does Vallecito have in December?

In Vallecito, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vallecito, CA

Average temperature in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Vallecito, CA

Average pressure in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Vallecito, CA

Average wind speed in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Vallecito, CA

Average humidity in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Vallecito, CA

Average rainfall in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Vallecito, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vallecito, CA

Average snowfall in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vallecito, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vallecito, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Vallecito, CA

Average UV index in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vallecito, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Vallecito, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Vallecito, CA

Average visibility in December - Vallecito, 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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