December weather forecastLos Gatos, CA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Los Gatos, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.7°F (6.5°C) and max 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

Los Gatos's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Los Gatos, California, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.6 rainfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Los Gatos is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Los Gatos.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Los Gatos notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Los Gatos, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Los Gatos, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (43.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Los Gatos, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September, October and November (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (62%).

Average rainfall in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Los Gatos, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Los Gatos, 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 6).

Average visibility in December
Los Gatos, 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).