Yosemite National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yosemite National Park in december 2024
The weather in Yosemite National Park in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 1880.1cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
25%
12%
6%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
25%
15%
5%
Weather at 6pm
25°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
30%
13%
6%
Weather at 3am
23°F
53%
22%
16%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yosemite National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yosemite National Park in december.
The climate of Yosemite National Park in december is very bad
the weather in Yosemite National Park in december is relatively wet (with 8in of precipitation over 7 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.6in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. The minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Yosemite National Park is 31°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Yosemite National Park in december with a maximum record of 54°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -9°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 29 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 94% of time.
Day length in Yosemite National Park in december is 09:33. Sunrise is at 07:07 and sets at 16:40.
December: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in december, there are destinations with better weather than Yosemite National Park:
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 Yosemite National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yosemite National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -9°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.3in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1880.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.2km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:33 | ||||
| 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 Yosemite National Park in december 2023:
16°F to 36°F
23°F to 38°F
27°F to 49°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 52°F
31°F to 45°F
20°F to 36°F
14°F to 36°F
18°F to 45°F
29°F to 50°F
31°F to 47°F
23°F to 38°F
20°F to 40°F
23°F to 45°F
29°F to 49°F
29°F to 52°F
31°F to 49°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
18°F to 40°F
23°F to 45°F
23°F to 45°F
27°F to 45°F
31°F to 45°F
29°F to 45°F
25°F to 47°F
29°F to 45°F
27°F to 32°F
13°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in California in december
Cities near Yosemite National Park:
| Mono Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in december | very bad weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in december | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest 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 |
| Lake Tahoe in december | very bad weather |
| Stockton in december | tolerable weather |
| Visalia in december | tolerable weather |
| Sequoia National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Sacramento in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Yosemite National Park
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Weather data for Yosemite National Park in december:
Weather data for Yosemite National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yosemite National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yosemite National Park 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 Yosemite National Park.