Paso Robles weather in December
In December, Paso Robles sees average daytime highs of 59°F and overnight lows near 39°F, with 2.3 in of rain across 6.1 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 59°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Paso Robles's 9th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Paso Robles's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 59°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 39°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.3 in
- 6.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 7:11 AM – 4:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Paso Robles is city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States.
- Density
- 539/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1889
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 59°F through the month.
A typical December day in Paso Robles reaches about 59°F in the afternoon and slips back to 39°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 52°F and 66°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 7°F cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°F) | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Avg low (°F) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 41 |
| 2 | 61 | 41 |
| 3 | 60 | 41 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 59 | 40 |
| 9 | 59 | 40 |
| 10 | 59 | 40 |
| 11 | 59 | 40 |
| 12 | 59 | 40 |
| 13 | 58 | 40 |
| 14 | 58 | 39 |
| 15 | 58 | 39 |
| 16 | 58 | 39 |
| 17 | 58 | 39 |
| 18 | 58 | 39 |
| 19 | 58 | 39 |
| 20 | 58 | 39 |
| 21 | 58 | 39 |
| 22 | 58 | 38 |
| 23 | 58 | 38 |
| 24 | 58 | 38 |
| 25 | 58 | 38 |
| 26 | 58 | 38 |
| 27 | 58 | 38 |
| 28 | 58 | 38 |
| 29 | 58 | 39 |
| 30 | 58 | 39 |
| 31 | 58 | 39 |
Paso Robles weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59° / 40° | 3.1 | 6.9 | 9.9 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 61° / 41° | 3.1 | 7.6 | 10.7 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 65° / 44° | 2.4 | 6.2 | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 69° / 46° | 0.9 | 3.4 | 12.9 | 7.8 |
| May | 76° / 51° | 0.4 | 1.6 | 13.9 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 82° / 56° | 0.1 | 0.3 | 14.4 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 85° / 60° | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.2 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 85° / 60° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 82° / 57° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 12.2 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 75° / 52° | 0.6 | 1.8 | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Nov | 65° / 44° | 1.0 | 3.2 | 10.1 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 59° / 39° | 2.3 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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| Clearer (%) | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 61 | 39 |
| 3 | 61 | 39 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 59 | 41 |
| 7 | 59 | 41 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 57 | 43 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 59 | 41 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 58 | 42 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Paso Robles gets around 2.3 in of rain over 6.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 15 | 19 |
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| 20 | 19 |
| 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 20 |
| 23 | 20 |
| 24 | 20 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:00 AM to 7:17 AM, and sunset from 4:45 PM to 4:55 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.8 | 7:00 | 4:45 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 7:00 | 4:45 |
| 3 | 9.7 | 7:01 | 4:45 |
| 4 | 9.7 | 7:02 | 4:45 |
| 5 | 9.7 | 7:03 | 4:45 |
| 6 | 9.7 | 7:04 | 4:45 |
| 7 | 9.7 | 7:05 | 4:45 |
| 8 | 9.7 | 7:05 | 4:45 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 7:06 | 4:45 |
| 10 | 9.6 | 7:07 | 4:46 |
| 11 | 9.6 | 7:08 | 4:46 |
| 12 | 9.6 | 7:08 | 4:46 |
| 13 | 9.6 | 7:09 | 4:46 |
| 14 | 9.6 | 7:10 | 4:46 |
| 15 | 9.6 | 7:10 | 4:47 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 7:11 | 4:47 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 7:11 | 4:47 |
| 18 | 9.6 | 7:12 | 4:48 |
| 19 | 9.6 | 7:13 | 4:48 |
| 20 | 9.6 | 7:13 | 4:48 |
| 21 | 9.6 | 7:14 | 4:49 |
| 22 | 9.6 | 7:14 | 4:49 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:50 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:50 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:51 |
| 26 | 9.6 | 7:16 | 4:51 |
| 27 | 9.6 | 7:16 | 4:52 |
| 28 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:53 |
| 29 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:53 |
| 30 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:54 |
| 31 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:55 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.68 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.68 kWh/m² to a high of 8.34 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.68 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.7 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Paso Robles?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Paso Robles for sightseeing.
What to pack for Paso Robles in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Paso Robles sees daytime highs around 59°F and nights near 39°F. Worth packing: a warm layer. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Paso Robles in December
The nearest coast averages about 57°F in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 mi away) is warmest in September at about 60°F and coldest in April near 54°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | Bracing |
| Feb | 56 | Bracing |
| Mar | 55 | Bracing |
| Apr | 54 | Bracing |
| May | 54 | Bracing |
| Jun | 56 | Bracing |
| Jul | 58 | Bracing |
| Aug | 59 | Cool |
| Sep | 60 | Cool |
| Oct | 60 | Cool |
| Nov | 58 | Bracing |
| Dec | 57 | Bracing |
UV index in Paso Robles in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Paso Robles peaks around June 21 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Paso Robles in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Paso Robles is worst in August — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.2× the cleanest month (June, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 5 | Good |
| Jun | 4 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Paso Robles?
Paso Robles sits at 35.6°N, 120.7°W, 732 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Atascadero, 9.3 mi away.
Topography around Paso Robles
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Paso Robles.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Paso Robles has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 876 ft around an average of 899 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,716 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,095 ft.
The land around Paso Robles is covered by grassland (42%) and artificial surfaces (37%) within 2 miles, grassland (71%) within 10 miles, and grassland (55%) and water (20%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Paso Robles (35.6266°, -120.691°, elevation 732 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).