December weather forecastEl Granada, CA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Granada, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

In El Granada, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 55.6°F (13.1°C) and reaching a low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In El Granada, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In El Granada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.8 days and collects up to 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).
Note: Dipping in 54.5°F (12.5°C) at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, with an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 49.3°F (9.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

In El Granada, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In December, the average ocean temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

In El Granada, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

In El Granada, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In El Granada, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (66.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

Average pressure in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (72%).

Average rainfall in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average sea temperature in December: 54.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (57.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are April and June (53°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and August (18.8 days).

Average UV index in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
El Granada, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
El Granada, 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).