December weather forecast
Pismo Beach, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Pismo Beach, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.2°F and an average low of 46.8°F.

Temperature

Pismo Beach's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 61.2°F to a low of 46.8°F.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Pismo Beach is 63%.

Rainfall

In Pismo Beach, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.02" of accumulated precipitation. In Pismo Beach, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.6 days and collects up to 6.93" of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Pismo Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 57.6°F.
Note: Unprotected swimming in 57.6°F is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pismo Beach, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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FAQ

What is the coldest time of year in Pismo Beach?

Pismo Beach's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 61.2°F and an average low temperature of 46.8°F, is the coldest in the year.

What is the average December temperature in Pismo Beach?

In Pismo Beach, in December, the average high-temperature is 61.2°F, and the average low-temperature is 46.8°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Pismo Beach?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pismo Beach, California, is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pismo Beach?

In Pismo Beach, California, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.02" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in December in Pismo Beach?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 57.6°F. At temperatures below 50°F, swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F is not comfortable.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pismo Beach?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pismo Beach.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pismo Beach?

In Pismo Beach, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pismo Beach?

On the first day of December in Pismo Beach, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Pismo Beach?

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Pismo Beach, California.

How many hours of sunshine does Pismo Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pismo Beach?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pismo Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pismo Beach is 4. A UV Index value 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
Pismo Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 57.5°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and October (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (54.3°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (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
Pismo Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Pismo Beach, 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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