December weather forecast
Channel Islands Beach, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Channel Islands Beach, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average high of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Channel Islands Beach's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). Channel Islands Beach experiences a consistent average temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Channel Islands Beach, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 46.5 rainfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Channel Islands Beach, in December, the average water temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C).
Note: Entering waters of 58.8°F (14.9°C) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels piercing cold, and below 50°F (10°C) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Channel Islands Beach, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Channel Islands Beach. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Channel Islands Beach in December?

In Channel Islands Beach, in December, the average high-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Channel Islands Beach?

In Channel Islands Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How much does it rain in Channel Islands Beach in December?

In Channel Islands Beach, in December, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December in Channel Islands Beach?

In Channel Islands Beach, California, in December, the average water temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C). Swimming in 58.8°F (14.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Channel Islands Beach?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Channel Islands Beach, California.

What is the average length of the day in December in Channel Islands Beach?

In Channel Islands Beach, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Channel Islands Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Channel Islands Beach, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Channel Islands Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Channel Islands Beach, California, is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Channel Islands Beach?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Channel Islands Beach, California.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Channel Islands Beach?

In Channel Islands Beach, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (63°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (50.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 58.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (64.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (56.7°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Channel Islands Beach, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Channel Islands Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Channel Islands Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Channel Islands Beach, 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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