Weather in Santa Barbara in december 2024

The weather in Santa Barbara in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
49°F

Partly Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

6%

Heavy rain

5%

Weather at 12pm
65°F

Partly Cloudy

17%

Moderate rain at times

6%

Cloudy

5%

Weather at 6pm
52°F

Partly Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

6%

Cloudy

5%

Weather at 3am
49°F

Clear/Sunny

67%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Cloudy

8%

Moderate rain at times

5%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Barbara in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Barbara in december.


The climate of Santa Barbara in december is tolerable

the weather in Santa Barbara in december is rather dry (with 2.5in of rainfall over 3 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 0.8in of rainfall over 1 days.

The climate is rather cold in this city december, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Santa Barbara is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Santa Barbara in december with a maximum record of 81°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 16 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 52% of time.

On average, in Santa Barbara, the days of december last 09:52. The sun rises at 06:58 and sunset is at 16:50.

With good weather conditions, december is recommended to go in this city in United States.



Santa Barbara: another month?

If you can push the dates of your trip to Santa Barbara forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information

December: another location in California?

If you want to go to California in december, there are destinations with better weather than Santa Barbara:

In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.

more information about California's weather in december


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Barbara in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 58°F
Highest temperature 65°F
Lowest temperature 49°F
Highest record temperature 81°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature 31°F
(2009)
Number of days at +86°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +65°F 16 day(s)
(52%)
Number of days at -32°F 1 day(s)
(3%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 59°F
Lowest sea temperature 57°F
Highest sea temperature 60°F
Wind
Wind speed 15km/h
Wind temperature 45°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 2.5in
Number of days with rainfall 3 day(s)
(8%)
Record daily rainfall 3.6in
(2010)
Other climate data
Humidity 63%
Visibility 9.74km
Cloud cover 21%
UV index 5
Daily sunshine hours 9
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:58
Time of sunset 16:50
Length of day 09:52
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Barbara in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 59°F
02-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 67°F
03-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 68°F
04-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 72°F
05-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 77°F
06-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 76°F
07-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 68°F
08-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 67°F
09-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 68°F
10-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 74°F
11-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 72°F
12-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 67°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 70°F
14-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 70°F
15-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 72°F
16-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 76°F
17-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 76°F
18-12-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 63°F
19-12-2023
Light rain shower
54°F to 59°F
20-12-2023
Light rain shower
54°F to 58°F
21-12-2023
Moderate rain
50°F to 56°F
22-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 65°F
23-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 63°F
24-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 63°F
25-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 67°F
26-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 67°F
27-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 61°F
28-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 68°F
29-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 63°F
30-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 56°F
31-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 54°F

Map: other cities in California in december

Cities near Santa Barbara:

Los Padres National Forest in decembertolerable weather
Ventura in decembergood weather
Channel Islands National Park in decembergood weather
Gaviota in decembergood weather
Oxnard in decembergood weather
Lompoc in decembergood weather
Santa Maria in decembertolerable weather
Malibu in decembergood weather
Topanga in decembergood weather
Pismo Beach in decembertolerable weather
Santa Monica in decembergood weather
Bakersfield in decembertolerable weather
California in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Santa Barbara in december:

Weather data for Santa Barbara for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Barbara. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Barbara can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Barbara.


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