December weather forecast
Los Angeles, CA

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Weather in December

The arrival of winter in Los Angeles, California, is evident in December, distinguished by colder temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and increased rainfall. A defining feature of December weather is an average rainfall becoming 1.54" (39mm), second only to February, bringing ample rain showers to the city. The month's temperature drops further to comply with winter characteristics, bidding farewell to the year's warmer months. Analytically, the days become shorter, and the UV index drops back to 4, making December truly seem like a winter month. Thus, December marks the arrival of the winter season, characterized by frequent rain showers and cooler temperatures, fittingly wrapping up the climatic cycle for the year.

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and a low temperature of 50°F (10°C), is generally the coldest month in Los Angeles.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Los Angeles is 54%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Los Angeles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 44.6 days and collects up to 8.11" (206mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles, California, notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 64°F (17.8°C) and a low of 50°F (10°C).

What is the average December temperature in Los Angeles?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Los Angeles, is 64°F (17.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Los Angeles?

In December, the average relative humidity in Los Angeles, California, is 54%.

How much does it rain in Los Angeles in December?

In December, in Los Angeles, California, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Los Angeles?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Los Angeles.

What is the average length of the day in December in Los Angeles?

The average day length in December in Los Angeles is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Los Angeles?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Los Angeles, California, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Los Angeles?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Los Angeles have in December?

In Los Angeles, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Los Angeles?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Los Angeles, California.

How high is the UV index in December in Los Angeles?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Los Angeles, California, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average temperature in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (49.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average pressure in December - Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles, CA

Average wind speed in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average humidity in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average rainfall in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and 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
Los Angeles, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average UV index in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Los Angeles, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Los Angeles, CA

Average visibility in December - Los Angeles, 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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