Palm Springs Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Palm Springs and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Palm Springs weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.6°C 56.4°F
Nightly temperature -0.1°C 31.7°F
Average temperature 6.7°C 44.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 65 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 15.7°C 60.2°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palm Springs with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Palm Springs

Palm Springs average temperature in December

December rainfall

Palm Springs average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs in December 2024.

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Palm Springs weather stats

Palm Springs weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: June 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 11.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.8°C 55°F
Wettest month: January 82mm 3.2ins
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