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Sacramento in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sacramento in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sacramento, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Sacramento in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Sacramento in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 103 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sacramento has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Sacramento in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sacramento for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +15°C.

Is Sacramento warm or cold in December?

Sacramento is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Sacramento, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sacramento in December

Sacramento weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+18°C+14°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-8°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+22°C+24°C
Rainfall
62 mm103 mm112 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%77%79%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
1398
Cloudy days
71011
Rainy days
91212
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 62 mm to 103 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in November to 9 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sacramento in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sacramento is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Sacramento based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 147 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Sacramento, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sacramento wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Sacramento?

This is the weather in Sacramento in December 2023:
1 December
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+16°C
2 December
☁️
+15°C
3 December
☁️
+18°C
4 December
☀️
+18°C
5 December
☀️
+18°C
6 December
☀️
+17°C
7 December
☀️
+14°C
8 December
☀️
+13°C
9 December
☀️
+14°C
10 December
☀️
+13°C
11 December
☀️
+15°C
12 December
☀️
+15°C
13 December
☀️
+17°C
14 December
☀️
+16°C
15 December
☀️
+16°C
16 December
☀️
+18°C
17 December
☀️
+18°C
18 December
🌧️
+15°C
19 December
🌧️
+18°C
20 December
🌧️
+17°C
21 December
🌫️
+15°C
22 December
🌫️
+18°C
23 December
☀️
+18°C
24 December
☀️
+14°C
25 December
☀️
+14°C
26 December
☀️
+13°C
27 December
🌫️
+14°C
28 December
🌫️
+18°C
29 December
🌫️
+18°C
30 December
🌧️
+18°C
31 December
☁️
+15°C
In December 2023 Sacramento had 19 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Sacramento climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Sacramento in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+22°C) and the highest in 2014 (+26°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 1202 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sacramento in December:

Is December a good time to visit Sacramento?

It’s always a good time to visit Sacramento, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sacramento in December?

December has mild temperatures in Sacramento. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Sacramento rainy in December?

Sacramento is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sacramento in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sacramento in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Sacramento

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sacramento, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.