December weather forecast
Mojave National Preserve, CA

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A forest of Joshua trees located in the Joshua Tree National Park in Mojave National Preserve, California
A forest of Joshua trees located in the Joshua Tree National Park in Mojave National Preserve, California

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mojave National Preserve, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Rainfall

Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mojave National Preserve, 8.35" (212mm) of rain is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. Throughout December, in Mojave National Preserve, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mojave National Preserve, 9.29" (236mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Mojave National Preserve, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mojave National Preserve in December?

December temperatures in Mojave National Preserve, California, vary between a high-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Mojave National Preserve in December?

In Mojave National Preserve, California, in December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mojave National Preserve in December?

In Mojave National Preserve, California, in December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mojave National Preserve?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mojave National Preserve?

In December, the average day length in Mojave National Preserve, California, is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mojave National Preserve?

On the first day of December in Mojave National Preserve, California, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

Average temperature in December
Mojave National Preserve, CA

Average temperature in December - Mojave National Preserve, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average rainfall in December
Mojave National Preserve, CA

Average rainfall in December - Mojave National Preserve, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average snowfall in December
Mojave National Preserve, CA

Average snowfall in December - Mojave National Preserve, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average daylight in December
Mojave National Preserve, CA

Average daylight in December - Mojave National Preserve, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA

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