Mammoth Lakes in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mammoth Lakes in december 2024
The weather in Mammoth Lakes in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 431.2cm
Weather at 6am
18°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
24%
13%
4%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
24%
17%
6%
Weather at 6pm
22°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
25%
14%
9%
Weather at 3am
20°F
56%
20%
15%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mammoth Lakes in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mammoth Lakes in december.
The climate of Mammoth Lakes in december is very bad
In december in Mammoth Lakes, the climate is quite dry (with 1.8in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.1in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 36°F. The seasonal minimum is 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Mammoth Lakes is 27°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Mammoth Lakes in december with a maximum record of 54°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2010.
On this month of december, day length in Mammoth Lakes is generally 09:34. The sun rises at 07:04 and sets at 16:38.
December: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in december, there are destinations with better weather than Mammoth Lakes:
In december, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Finally, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Big Sur and Cambria have a tolerable climate, but better than Mammoth Lakes.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mammoth Lakes in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 431.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.56km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Mammoth Lakes in december 2023:
18°F to 34°F
22°F to 34°F
27°F to 41°F
32°F to 43°F
31°F to 47°F
31°F to 40°F
20°F to 31°F
14°F to 32°F
22°F to 41°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 41°F
25°F to 34°F
22°F to 36°F
25°F to 41°F
31°F to 43°F
31°F to 47°F
32°F to 43°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
20°F to 36°F
22°F to 40°F
22°F to 40°F
27°F to 40°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
25°F to 41°F
29°F to 40°F
23°F to 27°F
13°F to 27°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Mammoth Lakes:
| Mono Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Yosemite National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Inyo National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Big Pine in december | very bad weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Sequoia National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Lone Pine in december | very bad weather |
| Visalia in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tahoe in december | very bad weather |
| Stockton in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Mammoth Lakes
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Mammoth Lakes in december:
Weather data for Mammoth Lakes for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mammoth Lakes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mammoth Lakes can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Mammoth Lakes.