December weather forecast
Santa Clara, CA

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Weather in December

Santa Clara, California welcomes December with a baby step into the winter, exhibiting the lowest average temperatures of the year. The fall of mercury offers a stark contrast against the preceding month, wrapping the city in a cool, calming ambiance. The amount of rainfall reaches its yearly high in December, with the lush green spaces drinking in the nourishment gratefully. Despite the chilly temperatures and high precipitation, outdoor activities continue, albeit at a more subdued pace. The unique blend of cool temperatures, between 43.5°F (6.4°C) to 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the festive holiday vibe, make December in Santa Clara a truly enchanting time.

Temperature

In Santa Clara, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.2 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C), is generally the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Santa Clara in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Santa Clara, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Clara, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Clara?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

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

In Santa Clara, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Santa Clara?

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

Average temperature in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (43.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara, CA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average UV index in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Clara, 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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