December weather forecast
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palos Verdes Estates, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

Palos Verdes Estates reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 62.4°F (16.9°C) at the peak and 53.6°F (12°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

In Palos Verdes Estates, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palos Verdes Estates, there are 57.4 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palos Verdes Estates.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palos Verdes Estates are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Palos Verdes Estates?

In Palos Verdes Estates, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low of 53.6°F (12°C).

What are December temperatures in Palos Verdes Estates?

Palos Verdes Estates in December has an average high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palos Verdes Estates?

In December, the average relative humidity in Palos Verdes Estates, California, is 60%.

How much does it rain in Palos Verdes Estates in December?

In Palos Verdes Estates, California, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How cold is the water in December in Palos Verdes Estates?

In December, the average ocean temperature in Palos Verdes Estates, California, is 60.4°F (15.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days in Palos Verdes Estates?

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

How many hours of daylight does Palos Verdes Estates have in December?

In December, the average day length in Palos Verdes Estates is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Palos Verdes Estates?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Palos Verdes Estates?

January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Palos Verdes Estates.

How many hours of sunshine does Palos Verdes Estates have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Palos Verdes Estates, California, is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Palos Verdes Estates?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palos Verdes Estates?

In Palos Verdes Estates, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average temperature in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.6°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 (52.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average pressure in December - Palos Verdes Estates, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average wind speed in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average humidity in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average rainfall in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.3°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palos Verdes Estates, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average UV index in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average visibility in December - Palos Verdes Estates, 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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