Santa Maria Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Santa Maria and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Santa Maria weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.7°C 63.8°F
Nightly temperature 3.4°C 38°F
Average temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 50 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 50mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Maria

Santa Maria average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Maria average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Maria 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 Maria in December 2024.

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Santa Maria weather stats

Santa Maria weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 17°C 62.6°F
Wettest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
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