Santa Monica Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Santa Monica and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Santa Monica weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Nightly temperature 7.7°C 45.9°F
Average temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 49 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 15.1°C 59.1°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Monica

Santa Monica average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Monica average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Monica 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 Monica in December 2024.

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Santa Monica weather stats

Santa Monica weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 11.7hrs
Coldest month: December 18.6°C 65.5°F
Wettest month: January 78mm 3.1ins
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