Ridgecrest Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ridgecrest (California) in December 2025?

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

December is in the winter in Ridgecrest and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

Ridgecrest weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Nightly temperature -0.9°C 30.5°F
Average temperature 6°C 42.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 14.4°C 57.9°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ridgecrest with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ridgecrest average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest in December 2025.