December weather forecast
Santa Maria, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Maria, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Santa Maria is 69%.

Rainfall

In Santa Maria, Texas, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Santa Maria, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.8 days and collects up to 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Santa Maria, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Santa Maria is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Santa Maria, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Santa Maria is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Santa Maria in December?

December temperatures in Santa Maria vary between a high-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and a low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Maria?

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How much does it rain in Santa Maria in December?

In Santa Maria, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, Texas, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in Santa Maria in December?

In Santa Maria, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Santa Maria, Texas, is 10h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Maria?

On the first day of December in Santa Maria, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Maria?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Maria, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Maria is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Maria?

With an average maximum UV index of 4, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Maria, Texas.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Santa Maria?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Santa Maria is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average temperature in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (97.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (54.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average pressure in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average wind speed in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March, April and May (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average humidity in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average rainfall in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and September (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average snowfall in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Maria, TX

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average visibility in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • 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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