December weather forecastPoway, CA

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December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Poway, California, with an average temperature varying between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C) respectively, December is Poway's coldest month.

Humidity

In Poway, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Poway, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Poway, there are 54.7 rainfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 6:33 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, 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 moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With an average high-temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C), December is the coldest month.

In December, in Poway, the average high-temperature is 63.9°F (17.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

In Poway, California, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

In Poway, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average pressure
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Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Poway, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.7°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 (47.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Poway, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Poway, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Poway, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Poway, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Poway, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poway, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poway, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Poway, 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, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Poway, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Poway, 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).