Santa Barbara Weather in December

What's the weather like in Santa Barbara (California) in December 2024?

The climate in Santa Barbara during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Santa Barbara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Santa Barbara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Nightly temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Average temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Barbara average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara in December 2024.

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Santa Barbara weather stats

Santa Barbara weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: June 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 10.7hrs
Coldest month: January 16.8°C 62.2°F
Wettest month: January 97mm 3.8ins
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