December weather forecast
Sunset Beach, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Sunset Beach, California, with an average temperature varying between 62.8°F (17.1°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Sunset Beach, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunset Beach, California.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Sunset Beach?

December is the coldest month in Sunset Beach, California, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

What is the average December temperature in Sunset Beach?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and a low-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sunset Beach?

The average relative humidity in December in Sunset Beach, California, is 59%.

What is the wettest month in Sunset Beach?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Sunset Beach. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

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

In Sunset Beach, California, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

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

In Sunset Beach, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset Beach, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sunset Beach?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunset Beach, California.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sunset Beach is 6.7h.

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

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sunset Beach is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Sunset Beach, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (2.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunset Beach, 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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Sunset Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Sunset 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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