December weather forecast
Encinitas, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Encinitas, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest period falls in February and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 62.6°F (17°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Encinitas is December, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Encinitas, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: Swimming is not enjoyable for most people in water that is 60.4°F (15.8°C). As the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing control becomes harder.

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 6:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Encinitas?

Encinitas experiences the lowest of its temperatures in February and December, when the average high-temperatures rise to 62.6°F (17°C).

What is the average December temperature in Encinitas?

The high-temperature, in December, in Encinitas, records 62.6°F (17°C), while the low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Encinitas?

In Encinitas, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

What is the rainiest month in Encinitas?

The month with the most rainfall in Encinitas, California, is December, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Encinitas?

In Encinitas, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in December in Encinitas?

In Encinitas, California, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C). For most, swimming in 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the month with the shortest days in Encinitas?

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

How many hours of daylight does Encinitas have in December?

In Encinitas, California, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Encinitas?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Encinitas?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Encinitas have in December?

In Encinitas, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Encinitas?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Encinitas?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Encinitas is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Encinitas, CA

Average temperature in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (62.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Encinitas, CA

Average pressure in December - Encinitas, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Encinitas, CA

Average wind speed in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Encinitas, CA

Average humidity in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (60%).

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Average rainfall in December
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Encinitas, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (3.4 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Encinitas, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (58.7°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Encinitas, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Encinitas, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Encinitas, CA

Average UV index in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July 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
Encinitas, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Encinitas, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Encinitas, CA

Average visibility in December - Encinitas, 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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