Palo Alto Weather in December

What's the weather like in Palo Alto (California) in December 2024?

The climate in Palo Alto during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Palo Alto and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Palo Alto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Nightly temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Average temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palo Alto with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Palo Alto

Palo Alto average temperature in December

December rainfall

Palo Alto average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Palo Alto average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Palo Alto in December 2024.

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Palo Alto weather stats

Palo Alto weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 11.2hrs
Coldest month: January 13.9°C 57°F
Wettest month: January 87mm 3.4ins
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