Riverside Weather in December

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

The climate in Riverside during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Riverside and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Riverside weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 65.9°F
Nightly temperature 4.4°C 39.8°F
Average temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 15.7°C 60.2°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Riverside with around 48mm 1.9 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Riverside

Riverside average temperature in December

December rainfall

Riverside average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Riverside 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 Riverside in December 2024.