December weather forecast
Los Altos, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Los Altos, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.1°F (6.7°C) and max 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

In Los Altos, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Los Altos, California, are February, March and December, with an average 0.83" (21mm) of rainfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Los Altos are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Los Altos?

Los Altos's December weather, with an average high temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What are December temperatures in Los Altos?

December temperatures in Los Altos vary between a high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Los Altos?

In December, the average relative humidity in Los Altos is 71%.

What is the wettest month in Los Altos?

The months with the most rainfall in Los Altos, California, are February, March and December, with an average 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Los Altos?

In Los Altos, California, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Los Altos?

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

How many hours of daylight does Los Altos have in December?

In Los Altos, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Los Altos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Los Altos, California, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Los Altos?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in Los Altos?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Los Altos?

The months with the lowest UV index in Los Altos are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Los Altos?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Los Altos, CA

Average temperature in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Los Altos, CA

Average pressure in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in December
Los Altos, CA

Average wind speed in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September, October and November (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Los Altos, CA

Average humidity in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Los Altos, CA

Average rainfall in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, March and December (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Los Altos, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Los Altos, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Los Altos, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (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
Los Altos, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Los Altos, CA

Average UV index in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Los Altos, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Los Altos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Los Altos, CA

Average visibility in December - Los Altos, 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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