December weather forecast
Westminster, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westminster, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.1°F (17.3°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 52.3°F (11.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is Westminster's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and lows of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What are December temperatures?

During December, Westminster experiences an average high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westminster?

In December, the average relative humidity is 58%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Westminster?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westminster, California.

How many hours of daylight does Westminster have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Westminster is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Westminster have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 Westminster, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westminster, CA

Average temperature in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52°F).

Average pressure in December
Westminster, CA

Average pressure in December - Westminster, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Westminster, CA

Average wind speed in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Westminster, CA

Average humidity in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Westminster, CA

Average rainfall in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0").

Average rainfall days in December
Westminster, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (4.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.7 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westminster, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Westminster, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and June (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Westminster, CA

Average UV index in December - Westminster, 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, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Westminster, CA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Westminster, CA

Average visibility in December - Westminster, 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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