December weather forecast
Manhattan Beach, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manhattan Beach, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

In Manhattan Beach, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 62.8°F (17.1°C) at the peak and 52.7°F (11.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Manhattan Beach is 59%.

Rainfall

In Manhattan Beach, California, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.5 rainfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Manhattan Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Manhattan Beach is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Manhattan Beach is December, with an average of 6.6h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in December leads to these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Manhattan Beach?

December brings the lowest temperatures in Manhattan Beach, California, with an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Manhattan Beach in December?

During December, Manhattan Beach experiences an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and a low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Manhattan Beach?

In December, the average relative humidity in Manhattan Beach, California, is 59%.

How much does it rain in Manhattan Beach in December?

In December, in Manhattan Beach, California, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December in Manhattan Beach?

In Manhattan Beach, California, the average seawater temperature in December is 60.4°F (15.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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

December has the shortest days of the year in Manhattan Beach, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Manhattan Beach, California, is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Manhattan Beach?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

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

December has the least sunshine of the year in Manhattan Beach, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Manhattan Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Manhattan Beach, California, is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Manhattan Beach?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Manhattan Beach?

In Manhattan Beach, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Manhattan 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 60.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.3°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manhattan Beach, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Manhattan 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
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Manhattan 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 9).

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Average visibility in December
Manhattan Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Manhattan 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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