Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Cruz in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Santa Cruz with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 232 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance this month is 67% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Santa Cruz. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Cruz in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
232 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Santa Cruz. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Cruz in December
With 37°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Santa Cruz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Santa Cruz.
Daily UV Index in December in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Santa Cruz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Santa Cruz
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Santa Cruz. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Santa Cruz
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Average Weather in Santa Cruz by Month
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