December weather forecast
Santa Maria, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Maria, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) in November to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Santa Maria records an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Santa Maria, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Maria, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.8 days and collects up to 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Maria.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Santa Maria, 71.2°F (21.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.3°F (13.5°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 October is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Maria, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Santa Maria?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Santa Maria in December?

In Santa Maria, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Santa Maria, the average day length in December is 10h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Maria have in December?

In Santa Maria, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average temperature in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (97.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (54.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average pressure in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average wind speed in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March, April and May (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average humidity in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average rainfall in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and September (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average snowfall in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average UV index in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Santa Maria, TX

Average visibility in December - Santa Maria, TX
  • 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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