Santa Barbara in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Barbara in december 2026
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
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
19%
6%
6%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
16%
6%
5%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
18%
6%
6%
Weather at 3am
49°F
66%
19%
8%
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 2.4in 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 85°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 15 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 48% 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, Hollywood and Joshua Tree National Park have good weather.
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 | 85°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| 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 | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 63% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.73km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||||
| 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 2025:
50°F to 67°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 68°F
61°F to 72°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 70°F
65°F to 74°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 74°F
65°F to 74°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
45°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
59°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Santa Barbara:
| Los Padres National Forest in december | tolerable weather |
| Ventura in december | good weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in december | good weather |
| Gaviota in december | tolerable weather |
| Oxnard in december | good weather |
| Lompoc in december | good weather |
| Santa Maria in december | tolerable weather |
| Malibu in december | good weather |
| Topanga in december | good weather |
| Pismo Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Santa Monica in december | good weather |
| Bakersfield in december | tolerable weather |
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.