December weather forecast
Santa Clara, CA

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Weather in December

Santa Clara, California welcomes December with a baby step into the winter, exhibiting the lowest average temperatures of the year. The fall of mercury offers a stark contrast against the preceding month, wrapping the city in a cool, calming ambiance. The amount of rainfall reaches its yearly high in December, with the lush green spaces drinking in the nourishment gratefully. Despite the chilly temperatures and high precipitation, outdoor activities continue, albeit at a more subdued pace. The unique blend of cool temperatures, between 43.5°F (6.4°C) to 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the festive holiday vibe, make December in Santa Clara a truly enchanting time.

Temperature

Santa Clara's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Clara, there are 70.2 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Santa Clara is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara, California, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Santa Clara?

In Santa Clara, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average December temperature in Santa Clara?

The high-temperature in Santa Clara during December is 56.7°F (13.7°C) and the low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Clara?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Clara?

In Santa Clara, California, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Clara?

December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Clara, California, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Clara?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Clara?

On the first day of December in Santa Clara, California, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Clara?

The month with the least sunshine in Santa Clara is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Clara is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Santa Clara?

In Santa Clara, California, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average temperature in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (43.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average pressure in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average wind speed in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average humidity in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (61%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average rainfall in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Clara, CA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Clara, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Clara, CA

Average visibility in December - Santa Clara, 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).

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