December weather forecast
Santa Paula, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Paula, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

In Santa Paula, California, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Santa Paula, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Santa Paula, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In Santa Paula, 59.2°F (15.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. 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 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Paula, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Santa Paula, snow does not fall in January, February, April through December.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Santa Paula have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Santa Paula, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average temperature in December - Santa Paula, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (43.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Paula, 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 June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Paula, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Paula, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (60%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Paula, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Paula, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Paula, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Paula, CA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average UV index in December - Santa Paula, 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 November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Paula, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Paula, 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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