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

Will it be warm or cold in Santa Maria this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Santa Maria generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Precipitation

Santa Maria in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Maria. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Santa Maria, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Maria.

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