December weather forecast
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Margarita Groves, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Santa Margarita Groves's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Santa Margarita Groves is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Santa Margarita Groves, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Margarita Groves, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Santa Margarita Groves?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Santa Margarita Groves, registering a high temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Santa Margarita Groves in December?

The high-temperature in Santa Margarita Groves during December is 61.7°F (16.5°C) and the low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Margarita Groves?

In Santa Margarita Groves, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

What is the wettest month in Santa Margarita Groves?

The month with the most rainfall in Santa Margarita Groves is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Santa Margarita Groves in December?

In Santa Margarita Groves, California, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Margarita Groves?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Margarita Groves?

The average day length in December in Santa Margarita Groves is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santa Margarita Groves?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Margarita Groves, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Margarita Groves?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Margarita Groves, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Margarita Groves have in December?

In Santa Margarita Groves, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Margarita Groves?

The month with the lowest UV index in Santa Margarita Groves, California, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Santa Margarita Groves?

In Santa Margarita Groves, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index 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 Margarita Groves, CA

Average temperature in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (43.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average UV index in December - Santa Margarita Groves, 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
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Margarita Groves, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Santa Margarita Groves, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Margarita Groves, 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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