December weather forecast
Shell Beach, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Shell Beach, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shell Beach, California, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shell Beach, there are 47.6 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Shell Beach?

Shell Beach, California, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and a low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What are December temperatures in Shell Beach?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shell Beach, is 61.2°F (16.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shell Beach?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in Shell Beach in December?

In December, in Shell Beach, California, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

How many hours of daylight does Shell Beach have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shell Beach?

On the first day of December in Shell Beach, California, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Shell Beach?

In Shell Beach, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shell Beach?

In Shell Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Shell 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shell Beach, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Shell 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
Shell Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Shell 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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