Ridgecrest, United States — Weather in December 2026

Monthly climate averages for Ridgecrest, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

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5.7 /10
Fair

December is a fair month in Ridgecrest

Climate Overview

Ridgecrest, United States in December has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.8°C (59°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.

This month falls at the beginning of Winter.

Daily highs in December gradually drop from around 16°C (60°F) at the start to 13°C (56°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 8.3h of sunshine at the start of December, decreasing to 7.4h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 7th, averaging 16°C (61°F).

Compared to November, this month is about 5°C cooler with 2 more rainy days.

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Monthly December Averages

Temperature
15°C / 5°C
Feels Like
11°C / 2°C
Rain
4 days · 28 mm
Sunshine
8h / day
Humidity
49% — Comfortable
Wind
12 km/h
Wind Direction
WNW (296°)
Gusts
31 km/h
Daylight
9.8 h
Cloud Cover
43%
Clear Sky Days
9.1
UV Index
3.4 — Moderate
Dew Point
0°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 31%
Snow Days
1 days · 2.8 cm
Frost Days
3 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C 151015202531
High Low

Daily Precipitation

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 4 8 12 16 20 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:53
Daylight 9.8h
Sunset 16:39

Compare Months

January
Fair
Temp
14°C / 4°C
Feels Like
11°C / 0°C
Rain
5days (36 mm) Good
Sun
8.2h Good
Humidity
52% Moderate
UV
3.7 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
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February
Fair
Temp
17°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 1°C
Rain
3days (28 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
46% Moderate
UV
4.8 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
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March
Good
Temp
20°C / 6°C
Feels Like
16°C / 3°C
Rain
4days (23 mm) Good
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
6.3 High
Snow Days
1days
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April
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 10°C
Feels Like
22°C / 8°C
Rain
1days (9 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
37% Comfortable
UV
7.8 Very High
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May best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 14°C
Feels Like
27°C / 12°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.9h Excellent
Humidity
31% Comfortable
UV
8.5 Very High
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June best
Excellent
Temp
36°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 17°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.5h Excellent
Humidity
24% Comfortable
UV
8.8 Very High
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July
Good
Temp
39°C / 23°C
Feels Like
37°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
21% Comfortable
UV
8.8 Very High
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August
Good
Temp
38°C / 22°C
Feels Like
36°C / 20°C
Rain
1days (9 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
24% Comfortable
UV
8.2 Very High
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September best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 17°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
28% Comfortable
UV
7.3 Very High
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October best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 13°C
Feels Like
23°C / 10°C
Rain
0days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
29% Comfortable
UV
5.8 High
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November
Good
Temp
20°C / 8°C
Feels Like
16°C / 5°C
Rain
2days (17 mm) Excellent
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
37% Comfortable
UV
4.1 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
View Details
December
Fair
Temp
15°C / 5°C
Feels Like
11°C / 2°C
Rain
4days (28 mm) Good
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
49% Moderate
UV
3.4 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status
January 14°C / 4°C 11°C / 0°C 5days (36 mm) Good 8.2h Good 52% Moderate 3.7 Moderate Fair View Details
February 17°C / 5°C 13°C / 1°C 3days (28 mm) Excellent 9.4h Good 46% Moderate 4.8 Moderate Fair View Details
March 20°C / 6°C 16°C / 3°C 4days (23 mm) Good 10.6h Excellent 48% Moderate 6.3 High Good View Details
April 26°C / 10°C 22°C / 8°C 1days (9 mm) Excellent 11.9h Excellent 37% Comfortable 7.8 Very High Excellent View Details
May best 30°C / 14°C 27°C / 12°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 12.9h Excellent 31% Comfortable 8.5 Very High Excellent View Details
June best 36°C / 19°C 33°C / 17°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 13.5h Excellent 24% Comfortable 8.8 Very High Excellent View Details
July 39°C / 23°C 37°C / 21°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 13.3h Excellent 21% Comfortable 8.8 Very High Good View Details
August 38°C / 22°C 36°C / 20°C 1days (9 mm) Excellent 12.3h Excellent 24% Comfortable 8.2 Very High Good View Details
September best 33°C / 18°C 31°C / 17°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 11.4h Excellent 28% Comfortable 7.3 Very High Excellent View Details
October best 27°C / 13°C 23°C / 10°C 0days (4 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 29% Comfortable 5.8 High Excellent View Details
November 20°C / 8°C 16°C / 5°C 2days (17 mm) Excellent 8.9h Good 37% Comfortable 4.1 Moderate Good View Details
December 15°C / 5°C 11°C / 2°C 4days (28 mm) Good 8h Good 49% Moderate 3.4 Moderate Fair View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

December is typically fair for visiting Ridgecrest, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and around 4 rainy days. Ridgecrest, United States in December has mild conditions, with highs averaging 14.8°C (59°F) and noticeably cooler morn
Ridgecrest typically sees around 4 rainy days in December with 28 mm (1.1 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Ridgecrest during December are cold, averaging 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) in December, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
December is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Ridgecrest. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Ridgecrest during December is 3 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Ridgecrest gets approximately 10 hours of daylight per day in December, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Ridgecrest typically sees around 1 snow days in December with roughly 3 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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