Big Sur in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Big Sur in december 2024
The weather in Big Sur in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
20%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
20%
12%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
21%
11%
8%
Weather at 3am
50°F
50%
21%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Big Sur in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Big Sur in december.
The climate of Big Sur in december is tolerable
the weather in Big Sur in december is rather dry (with 4.3in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite cool in that area december, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Big Sur is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Big Sur in the month of december with a maximum record of 72°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 3 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 10% of the month.
In december in Big Sur, the days on average last 09:42. The sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 16:54.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in California.
Big Sur: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Big Sur 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 Big Sur:
In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Big Sur in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.4km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:42 | ||||
| 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 Big Sur in december 2023:
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Big Sur:
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in december | tolerable weather |
| Pacific Grove in december | tolerable weather |
| Santa Cruz California in december | tolerable weather |
| Cambria in december | tolerable weather |
| San Jose in december | tolerable weather |
| Pescadero in december | tolerable weather |
| Silicon Valley in december | tolerable weather |
| Morro Bay in december | tolerable weather |
| Half Moon Bay in december | tolerable weather |
| San Luis Obispo in december | tolerable weather |
| Moss Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Pismo Beach in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Big Sur in december:
Weather data for Big Sur for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Big Sur. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Big Sur 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 Big Sur.