December weather forecast
Goleta, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goleta, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

December is Goleta's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and lows of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Goleta, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.7 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Goleta, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Goleta, the average high-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Goleta, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Goleta, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goleta have in December?

In Goleta, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Goleta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Goleta, CA

Average temperature in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.6°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 (60.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (47.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Goleta, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Goleta, CA

Average wind speed in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Goleta, CA

Average humidity in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Goleta, CA

Average rainfall in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Goleta, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goleta, 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 July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Goleta, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Goleta, CA

Average UV index in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Goleta, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Goleta, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Goleta, CA

Average visibility in December - Goleta, 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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