December weather forecast
Carpinteria, CA

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The central coastline of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, California
The central coastline of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, California

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Carpinteria, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.4°F (15.2°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a minimum average of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In Carpinteria, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

In Carpinteria, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carpinteria, there are 46.9 rainfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Carpinteria, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:58 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Carpinteria is 6.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Carpinteria. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Carpinteria?

With average high temperatures of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and lows of 46.4°F (8°C), December is the coldest month in Carpinteria.

What is the average December temperature in Carpinteria?

In December, in Carpinteria, the average high-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carpinteria?

The average relative humidity in December in Carpinteria, California, is 58%.

How much does it rain in Carpinteria in December?

In Carpinteria, California, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carpinteria?

The month with the shortest days in Carpinteria, California, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Carpinteria?

The average day length in December in Carpinteria, California, is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Carpinteria?

On the first day of December in Carpinteria, California, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:58 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carpinteria?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carpinteria?

The month with the lowest UV index in Carpinteria is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Carpinteria?

In Carpinteria, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average temperature in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average pressure in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average wind speed in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average humidity in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average rainfall in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average UV index in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Carpinteria, CA

Average visibility in December - Carpinteria, CA
  • 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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