Modesto Weather in December

What's the weather like in Modesto (California) in December 2024?

The climate in Modesto during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Modesto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Modesto weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Nightly temperature 2.1°C 35.8°F
Average temperature 7.2°C 45°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 45 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Modesto with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Modesto

Modesto average temperature in December

December rainfall

Modesto average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Modesto average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Modesto in December 2024.