Tehachapi, United States — Weather in December 2026

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

BSk Cold Semi-Arid
5.7 /10
Fair

December is a fair month in Tehachapi

Climate Overview

Tehachapi, United States in December has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13.8°C (57°F) and noticeably cooler mornings.

This month falls at the beginning of Winter.

Daily highs in December gradually drop from around 14°C (58°F) at the start to 12°C (53°F) by month's end.

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

Expect around 8.1h of sunshine at the start of December, decreasing to 6.9h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 21th, averaging 15.1°C (59°F).

Compared to November, this month is about 4°C cooler with 3 more rainy days.

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Monthly December Averages

Temperature
14°C / 4°C
Feels Like
11°C / 1°C
Rain
6 days · 49 mm
Sunshine
7.7h / day
Humidity
59% — Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
N (3°)
Gusts
36 km/h
Daylight
9.8 h
Cloud Cover
51%
Clear Sky Days
8.3
UV Index
3.3 — Moderate
Dew Point
1°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 31%
Snow Days
2 days · 6 cm
Frost Days
4 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
HighLow

Daily Precipitation

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 8 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 06:56
Daylight 9.8h
Sunset 16:45

Compare Months

January
Fair
Temp
13°C / 3°C
Feels Like
10°C / 0°C
Rain
8days (59 mm) Wet
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
3.6 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
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February
Fair
Temp
14°C / 3°C
Feels Like
11°C / 0°C
Rain
7days (52 mm) Good
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
58% Moderate
UV
4.4 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
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March
Fair
Temp
16°C / 4°C
Feels Like
13°C / 1°C
Rain
9days (58 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
Snow Days
3days
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April
Good
Temp
21°C / 7°C
Feels Like
19°C / 5°C
Rain
4days (24 mm) Good
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
UV
7.3 Very High
Snow Days
1days
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May
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 10°C
Feels Like
23°C / 8°C
Rain
4days (12 mm) Good
Sun
12.9h Excellent
Humidity
43% Moderate
UV
8.4 Very High
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June best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 16°C
Feels Like
30°C / 14°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.5h Excellent
Humidity
34% Comfortable
UV
8.7 Very High
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July best
Excellent
Temp
34°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 18°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
29% Comfortable
UV
8.7 Very High
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August best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 19°C
Feels Like
33°C / 17°C
Rain
1days (13 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
33% Comfortable
UV
8.2 Very High
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September best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 15°C
Feels Like
28°C / 14°C
Rain
1days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
UV
7.3 Very High
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October best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 11°C
Feels Like
22°C / 8°C
Rain
2days (9 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
40% Comfortable
UV
5.7 High
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November
Good
Temp
18°C / 7°C
Feels Like
15°C / 4°C
Rain
3days (27 mm) Excellent
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
4 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
View Details
December
Fair
Temp
14°C / 4°C
Feels Like
11°C / 1°C
Rain
6days (49 mm) Good
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
59% Moderate
UV
3.3 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status
January 13°C / 3°C 10°C / 0°C 8days (59 mm) Wet 8h Good 63% Muggy 3.6 Moderate Fair View Details
February 14°C / 3°C 11°C / 0°C 7days (52 mm) Good 9.2h Good 58% Moderate 4.4 Moderate Fair View Details
March 16°C / 4°C 13°C / 1°C 9days (58 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 63% Muggy 5.6 High Fair View Details
April 21°C / 7°C 19°C / 5°C 4days (24 mm) Good 11.8h Excellent 51% Moderate 7.3 Very High Good View Details
May 25°C / 10°C 23°C / 8°C 4days (12 mm) Good 12.9h Excellent 43% Moderate 8.4 Very High Excellent View Details
June best 31°C / 16°C 30°C / 14°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 13.5h Excellent 34% Comfortable 8.7 Very High Excellent View Details
July best 34°C / 19°C 33°C / 18°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 13.3h Excellent 29% Comfortable 8.7 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 33°C / 19°C 33°C / 17°C 1days (13 mm) Excellent 12.3h Excellent 33% Comfortable 8.2 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 30°C / 15°C 28°C / 14°C 1days (6 mm) Excellent 11.4h Excellent 39% Comfortable 7.3 Very High Excellent View Details
October best 24°C / 11°C 22°C / 8°C 2days (9 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 40% Comfortable 5.7 High Excellent View Details
November 18°C / 7°C 15°C / 4°C 3days (27 mm) Excellent 8.8h Good 48% Moderate 4 Moderate Good View Details
December 14°C / 4°C 11°C / 1°C 6days (49 mm) Good 7.7h Good 59% Moderate 3.3 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.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

December is typically fair for visiting Tehachapi, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and around 6 rainy days. Tehachapi, United States in December has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13.8°C (57°F) and noticeably cooler morni
Tehachapi typically sees around 6 rainy days in December with 49 mm (1.9 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Tehachapi during December are cold, averaging 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) in December, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
December is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Tehachapi. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Tehachapi during December is 3 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Tehachapi gets approximately 10 hours of daylight per day in December, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Tehachapi typically sees around 2 snow days in December with roughly 6 cm (2 in) of snowfall.

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