December weather forecast
Downey, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Downey, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

Downey's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Downey are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Downey?

During the coldest month in Downey, December, temperatures average a high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the temperature in December in Downey?

December temperatures in Downey vary between a high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Downey?

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

What is the wettest month in Downey?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Downey. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Downey in December?

In Downey, California, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Downey?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Downey?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Downey?

On the first day of December in Downey, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Downey?

January, February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Downey, California.

How long on average sun shines in December in Downey?

In Downey, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Downey?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Downey?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Downey is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Downey, CA

Average temperature in December - Downey, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Downey, CA

Average pressure in December - Downey, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Downey, CA

Average wind speed in December - Downey, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Downey, CA

Average humidity in December - Downey, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Downey, CA

Average rainfall in December - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Downey, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Downey, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Downey, 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 July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Downey, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Downey, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Downey, CA

Average UV index in December - Downey, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Downey, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Downey, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Downey, CA

Average visibility in December - Downey, 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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