Santa Cruz Weather in December

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

The climate in Santa Cruz during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.1°C 59.1°F
Nightly temperature 4°C 39.1°F
Average temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 125 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz 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 Cruz in December 2024.

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 11.1hrs
Coldest month: December 14.8°C 58.6°F
Wettest month: January 156mm 6.1ins
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