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 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
With its high average temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palo Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.3 days and collects up to 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Palo Alto, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
Frequently asked questions
What month is the coldest in Palo Alto?
What is the average December temperature in Palo Alto?
What is the average humidity in December in Palo Alto?
How much does it rain in Palo Alto in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Palo Alto?
How many hours of daylight does Palo Alto have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palo Alto?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Palo Alto?
How long on average sun shines in December in Palo Alto?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Palo Alto?
What is the UV index reading in December in Palo Alto?
Average temperature in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (45.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Palo Alto, 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 and September (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").
Average rainfall days in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palo Alto, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18 days).
Average UV index in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Palo Alto, CA
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in December
Palo Alto, 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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