Downey weather in December (California, United States of America)

How does the December weather in Downey compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Downey during December is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C. Experience the year's lowest temperatures this month, but they are still mild and pleasant.

Precipitation

Downey in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Downey, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 71% *  

Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Downey, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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