December weather forecast
Half Moon Bay, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Half Moon Bay, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.3°F (9.6°C) and max 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.8 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Half Moon Bay, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Half Moon Bay.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Half Moon Bay?

Half Moon Bay, California, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What are December temperatures in Half Moon Bay?

December temperatures in Half Moon Bay vary between a high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Half Moon Bay?

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Half Moon Bay.

What is the average humidity in December in Half Moon Bay?

In Half Moon Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Half Moon Bay in December?

In Half Moon Bay, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Half Moon Bay?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Half Moon Bay, California.

How many hours of daylight does Half Moon Bay have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Half Moon Bay?

On the first day of December in Half Moon Bay, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:02 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Half Moon Bay?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Half Moon Bay have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Half Moon Bay, California, is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Half Moon Bay?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in December in Half Moon Bay?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average temperature in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (66.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average pressure in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average wind speed in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average humidity in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average rainfall in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and August (18.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average UV index in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Half Moon Bay, CA

Average visibility in December - Half Moon Bay, 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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