Santa Ana weather in December (California, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Santa Ana? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Santa Ana the weather in December is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Santa Ana in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Ana climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Ana, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Corona, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santa Ana in December?

For visitors traveling to Santa Ana, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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