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Furnace Creek weather in December (California, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Furnace Creek during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Furnace Creek the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Furnace Creek in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.8 mm for the month. While this month ranks highest for annual rainfall, the precipitation averages are still quite light. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Furnace Creek. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Furnace Creek, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.8 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Furnace Creek in December?

For visitors traveling to Furnace Creek, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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