December weather forecast
Santa Rita Park, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Santa Rita Park, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Rita Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 57.5 days and collects up to 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Santa Rita Park, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Santa Rita Park?

December, with an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What are December temperatures?

During December, Santa Rita Park experiences an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Santa Rita Park, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Rita Park, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:55 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Rita Park?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Santa Rita Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Rita Park?

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average wind speed in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Rita Park, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Rita Park, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Santa Rita Park, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Rita Park, 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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