December weather forecast
Goleta, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Goleta, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.6°F (9.2°C) and max 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

Goleta's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

In Goleta, California, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Goleta, California, there are 43.7 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Goleta is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Goleta are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in December leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Goleta?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the temperature in December in Goleta?

In Goleta, in December, the average high-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Goleta?

In December, the average relative humidity in Goleta is 60%.

How much does it rain in Goleta in December?

In December, in Goleta, California, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Goleta?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Goleta.

What is the average length of the day in December in Goleta?

In Goleta, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Goleta?

On the first day of December in Goleta, California, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goleta have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Goleta, California, is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Goleta?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Goleta?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Goleta, CA

Average temperature in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (47.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Goleta, CA

Average pressure in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Goleta, CA

Average wind speed in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Goleta, CA

Average humidity in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (56%).

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Average rainfall in December
Goleta, CA

Average rainfall in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Goleta, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Goleta, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Goleta, CA

Average UV index in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Goleta, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Goleta, CA

Average visibility in December - Goleta, 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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