Santa Maria in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Maria in december 2026
The weather in Santa Maria in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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
64% of time
18%
8%
8%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
18%
8%
7%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
18%
6%
6%
Weather at 3am
49°F
63%
18%
11%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Maria in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Maria in december.
The climate of Santa Maria in december is tolerable
the weather in Santa Maria in december is relatively dry (with 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 0.9in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is quite cool in this city this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 65°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Santa Maria is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Santa Maria in december with a maximum record of 86°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 14 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 45% of time.
In december in Santa Maria, the days on average last 09:49. The sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 16:52.
With good weather conditions, december is a good month to go in this city in California.
Santa Maria: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Santa Maria 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 Maria:
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 Maria in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 68% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:49 | ||||
| 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 Maria in december 2025:
41°F to 63°F
45°F to 68°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 67°F
49°F to 70°F
49°F to 76°F
50°F to 77°F
49°F to 77°F
50°F to 79°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 67°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 72°F
52°F to 76°F
54°F to 77°F
49°F to 76°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 68°F
59°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 70°F
47°F to 72°F
56°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Santa Maria:
| Pismo Beach in december | tolerable weather |
| Lompoc in december | good weather |
| San Luis Obispo in december | tolerable weather |
| Gaviota in december | tolerable weather |
| Morro Bay in december | tolerable weather |
| Los Padres National Forest in december | tolerable weather |
| Cambria in december | tolerable weather |
| Santa Barbara in december | tolerable weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in december | good weather |
| Ventura in december | good weather |
| Bakersfield in december | tolerable weather |
| Oxnard in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Santa Maria in december:
Weather data for Santa Maria for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Maria. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Maria 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 Maria.