Salinas Weather in December

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

The climate in Salinas during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Salinas and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Salinas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.9°F
Average temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Salinas with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Salinas

Salinas average temperature in December

December rainfall

Salinas average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Salinas 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 Salinas in December 2024.