Yosemite National Park Weather in December
What's the weather like in Yosemite National Park (California) in December 2024?
The climate in Yosemite National Park during December can be summarized as cold and wet.
December is in the winter in Yosemite National Park and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -6.9°C 19.6°F |
| Average temperature | -0.9°C 30.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 151 mm 5.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.2°C 55.7°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yosemite National Park with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Yosemite National Park
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Yosemite National Park in December 2024.
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Yosemite National Park weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 24.6°C 76.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 15mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 158mm 6.2ins |
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