December weather forecast
Santa Ana, CA

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Night lights of the street in Santa Ana, California, with palm trees lining the street
Night lights of the street in Santa Ana, California, with palm trees lining the street

Weather in December

Santa Ana, California, in December experiences winter conditions, with temperatures dipping down to 63.7°F (17.6°C) on average. The month sees the highest rainfall of the year, totaling 1.54" (39mm), providing a much-needed hydration to the region. As the city coordinates with the natural cycle of the seasons, cloud coverage is at the highest, standing at 23%. To add to the calm, the average wind speed during December stays at 5mph (8km/h), making it a serene month.

Temperature

Santa Ana's December weather reaches an average high of 63.7°F (17.6°C) and an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Santa Ana?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C) and a low temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C), is generally the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Santa Ana in December?

In December, in Santa Ana, the average high-temperature is 63.7°F (17.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Ana?

In December, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Ana, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Ana?

In Santa Ana, California, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average temperature in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average wind speed in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.7 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average UV index in December - Santa Ana, 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, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Ana, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

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

Average visibility in December
Santa Ana, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Ana, 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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