Santa Cruz California in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Cruz California in december 2024
The weather in Santa Cruz California in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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
49°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
23%
11%
8%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
19%
12%
9%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
19%
11%
10%
Weather at 3am
49°F
50%
20%
12%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Cruz California in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Cruz California in december.
The climate of Santa Cruz California in december is tolerable
In december in Santa Cruz California, the climate is relatively dry (with 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.7in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city december, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Santa Cruz California is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Santa Cruz California in december with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 5 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On average, in Santa Cruz California, the days of december last 09:39. Sunrise is at 08:14 and sets at 17:53.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there.
Santa Cruz California: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Santa Cruz California 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 Cruz California:
In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Cruz California in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.37km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:14 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:39 | ||||
| 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 Cruz California in december 2023:
49°F to 63°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 63°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
41°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
50°F to 72°F
56°F to 70°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 63°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
50°F to 61°F
56°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Santa Cruz California:
| Pacific Grove in december | tolerable weather |
| San Jose in december | tolerable weather |
| Pescadero in december | tolerable weather |
| Silicon Valley in december | tolerable weather |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in december | tolerable weather |
| Half Moon Bay in december | tolerable weather |
| Moss Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Big Sur in december | tolerable weather |
| Oakland in december | tolerable weather |
| San Francisco in december | tolerable weather |
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area in december | tolerable weather |
| Stinson 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 Santa Cruz California in december:
Weather data for Santa Cruz California for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Cruz California. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Cruz California 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 Cruz California.