December weather forecast
Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Margarita, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average high of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

In Santa Margarita, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

In Santa Margarita, California, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Santa Margarita, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Margarita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54.8 days and collects up to 8.66" (220mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Santa Margarita, California, are February and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and a low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Santa Margarita is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Santa Margarita, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Margarita have in December?

In Santa Margarita, California, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Santa Margarita, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Margarita, California, are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average temperature in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

Santa Margarita, California, USA

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