December weather forecast
Redwood City, CA

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The intricate design of the organized Redwood City in California, with a scenic view of the harbor and the rest of the city
The intricate design of the organized Redwood City in California, with a scenic view of the harbor and the rest of the city

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Redwood City, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Redwood City experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Redwood City is 72%.

Rainfall

In Redwood City, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 73.4 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Redwood City, the average seawater temperature in December is 55°F (12.8°C).
Note: Dipping into 55°F (12.8°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Redwood City, California, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Redwood City, California, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Redwood City, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Redwood City?

In Redwood City, California, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What are the temperatures in Redwood City in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Redwood City, is 55.9°F (13.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Redwood City?

In Redwood City, California, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Redwood City in December?

In December, in Redwood City, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December in Redwood City?

In Redwood City, California, in December, the average water temperature is 55°F (12.8°C). Swimming in 55°F (12.8°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Redwood City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Redwood City, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Redwood City have in December?

In Redwood City, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Redwood City?

On the first day of December in Redwood City, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Redwood City?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Redwood City.

How long on average sun shines in December in Redwood City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Redwood City, California, is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Redwood City?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Redwood City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Redwood City, CA

Average temperature in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.6°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 (46°F).

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Average pressure in December
Redwood City, CA

Average pressure in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Redwood City, CA

Average wind speed in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Redwood City, CA

Average humidity in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Redwood City, CA

Average rainfall in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Redwood City, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Redwood City, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 55.1°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.4°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Redwood City, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Redwood City, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Redwood City, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Redwood City, CA

Average UV index in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Redwood City, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Redwood City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Redwood City, CA

Average visibility in December - Redwood City, 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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