December weather forecast
Sunnyvale, CA

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The perfect blue sky, trees, buildings, and cute water fountain all reflected in the calm pool of water with birds in Sunnyvale, California

Weather in December

December, the final month of the year, witnesses a further dip in temperature, reaching an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C). Noticing a steep increase in rainfall - up to an average of 0.71" (18mm) - December has the largest number of rainfall days, reaching 7.5. As the daylight hours minimize to 9.6, the sunshine duration also lessens to just 5.9 hours. Maintaining consistent pressure and visibility, December fully embraces the winter season, preparing Sunnyvale for the upcoming festive holiday period.

Temperature

December, with an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Sunnyvale, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Sunnyvale, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 50 rainfall days, and 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 7:04 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

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunnyvale.

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sunnyvale, is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sunnyvale?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sunnyvale, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sunnyvale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Sunnyvale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average temperature in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average pressure in December - Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average humidity in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average UV index in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Sunnyvale, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Sunnyvale, CA

Average visibility in December - Sunnyvale, 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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