December Rainfall and Precipitation in California

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in California, the United States of America in December.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from low in Furnace Creek with 8.8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall to heavy in Crescent City with 351 mm (14 in) of rainfall. December typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in California, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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California precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does California, the United States of America receive in December?

Los Angeles stays mostly dry in December, with average rainfall close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

How many days does it rain in California, the United States of America in December?

Expect around 8 days rainy days in Los Angeles during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in California, the United States of America?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in California, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in December in California, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Crescent City receives the most rainfall in California, the United States of America in December, averaging about 351 mm (14 in).

What is the driest city in December in California, the United States of America?

Furnace Creek is the driest city we have data for in California, the United States of America in December, with monthly rainfall close to 8.8 mm (0.3 in).

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