December weather forecast
Foster City, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Foster City, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average high of 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Foster City, California, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Foster City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 32.6 days and collects up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Foster City, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Foster City, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Foster City?

Foster City's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and lows of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What are December temperatures in Foster City?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Foster City, is 55.8°F (13.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Foster City?

In Foster City, California, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Foster City in December?

In Foster City, California, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Foster City?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Foster City?

In December, the average day length in Foster City, California, is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Foster City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Foster City?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Foster City, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Foster City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Foster City is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Foster City?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Foster City, California.

What is the UV index reading in December in Foster City?

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

Average temperature in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Foster City, CA

Average pressure in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Foster City, CA

Average wind speed in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Foster City, CA

Average humidity in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and August (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Foster City, CA

Average rainfall in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.55").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0").

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Average rainfall days in December
Foster City, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Foster City, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Foster City, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Foster City, CA

Average UV index in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Foster City, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Foster City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
Foster City, CA

Average visibility in December - Foster City, 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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