December weather forecast
Santa Maria, CA

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The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day
The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Maria, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and a low of 47.7°F (8.7°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In Santa Maria, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Santa Maria, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in December leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Santa Maria?

The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and a low of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for Santa Maria in December?

Santa Maria in December has an average high-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Maria?

In December, the average relative humidity in Santa Maria is 62%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, California, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Maria?

December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Maria, California, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Maria have in December?

In December, the average day length in Santa Maria, California, is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Maria?

On the first day of December in Santa Maria, California, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Maria?

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 reading in December in Santa Maria?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average temperature in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Santa Maria, CA

Average wind speed in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Maria, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average UV index in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Santa Maria, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Maria, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Maria, 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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