December weather forecast
Walnut Creek, CA

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Vast fields and forest slopes of the iconic Mount Diablo State Park within the Walnut Creek in California
Vast fields and forest slopes of the iconic Mount Diablo State Park within the Walnut Creek in California

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Walnut Creek, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

In Walnut Creek, California, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Walnut Creek, California, is 70%.

Rainfall

In Walnut Creek, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Walnut Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.7 days and collects up to 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Walnut Creek.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Walnut Creek?

December, with its high-temperature average of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C), is the coldest month.

What are December temperatures in Walnut Creek?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Walnut Creek during December are 55.4°F (13°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Walnut Creek?

In December, the average relative humidity in Walnut Creek, California, is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Walnut Creek?

In Walnut Creek, California, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walnut Creek?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Walnut Creek?

In Walnut Creek, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Walnut Creek?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Walnut Creek, California, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Walnut Creek?

The month with the least sunshine in Walnut Creek, California, is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Walnut Creek have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Walnut Creek?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Walnut Creek, California.

How high is the UV index in December in Walnut Creek?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Walnut Creek, California, is 3. A UV Index reading 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
Walnut Creek, CA

Average temperature in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (57.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (42.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average pressure in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average wind speed in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average humidity in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average rainfall in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walnut Creek, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average UV index in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Walnut Creek, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Walnut Creek, CA

Average visibility in December - Walnut Creek, 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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