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California temperatures in December

California is a region in the United States of America. December in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Sequoia National Park with 2°C to pleasant temperatures in Brawley with 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Brawley and -10°C in Sequoia National Park. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in California. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in December in California?
  • According to our recent database analysis, Brawley is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 21°C and rarely drops below 5°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in December in California?
  • The coldest city in December in California is Sequoia National Park when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 2°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -10°C.

  • How much sun does California get in December?
  • Los Angeles enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 16°C in Palm Springs this month, so not the best month to swim.

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