December weather forecast
Palm Springs, CA

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Palm trees at the base of the outstanding San Jacinto Mountains, in Palm Springs, California
Palm trees at the base of the outstanding San Jacinto Mountains, in Palm Springs, California

Weather in December

Concluding the year, December in Palm Springs starts to display distinctive winter characteristics. Chilly temperatures become more frequent, particularly during the night. Interestingly, cloud cover increases to an annual high of 20%, signifying the climax of the year. Despite the drop in temperatures and shorter days, the city enjoys steady sunshine. Palm Springs in December offers a unique winter experience with its beautiful weather.

Temperature

Palm Springs's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and an average low temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

In Palm Springs, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Palm Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.9 days and collects up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and a low of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What are the temperatures in Palm Springs in December?

In Palm Springs, in December, the average high-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palm Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Palm Springs, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palm Springs?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Palm Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Palm Springs is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Palm Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average temperature in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average pressure in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average wind speed in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average humidity in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (28%).

Average rainfall in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average rainfall in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average UV index in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Palm Springs, CA

Average visibility in December - Palm Springs, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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