December weather forecast
Lake Forest, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Lake Forest, California, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Forest.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lake Forest?

Lake Forest, California, witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What are the temperatures in Lake Forest in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lake Forest, California, during December are 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Forest?

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Forest is 59%.

What is the wettest month in Lake Forest?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Forest?

In Lake Forest, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Forest?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lake Forest have in December?

The average day length in December in Lake Forest, California, is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Forest?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Forest, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake Forest?

The month with the least sunshine in Lake Forest is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Forest?

In Lake Forest, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Forest?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Lake Forest?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Forest, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average pressure in December - Lake Forest, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average wind speed in December - Lake Forest, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average humidity in December - Lake Forest, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (55%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average rainfall in December - Lake Forest, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

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

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Forest, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Forest, 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Forest, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average UV index in December - Lake Forest, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Forest, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Forest, CA

Average visibility in December - Lake Forest, 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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