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

Can you expect sunny skies in Furnace Creek in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Furnace Creek is usually perfect in December, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C. The weather this month is milder than usual, but still provides a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Precipitation

Furnace Creek in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.8 mm for the month. Despite being the month with the highest rainfall, the precipitation is quite minimal. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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