Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Carmel-by-the-Sea, with averages ranging from a high of 57°F (13.9°C) to a low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the average seawater temperature in December is 55.6°F (13.1°C).Note: Dipping into 55.6°F (13.1°C) below 50°F (10°C) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F (13°C) can be jarring.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Carmel-by-the-Sea, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What are December temperatures in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the average humidity in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the rainiest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
How many days does it rain in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the water temperature in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the month with the shortest days in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the average length of the day in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
How long on average sun shines in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Average temperature in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average high temperature in December: 57°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (69.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average sea temperature in December: 55.6°F
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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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