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Palm Springs

California, USA

☀️
19°C (66°F)
Feels like 16°C (61°F)

December Weather Details

🌡️ Temperature

Daytime Highs
19°C
(66°F)
Nighttime Lows
10°C
(50°F)

Mild and sunny with a feels-like temperature of 16°C (61°F) .

🌧️ Rainfall

Low

December rainfall patterns vary by location. Check local forecasts for specific precipitation amounts.

💧 Humidity

36% Average

Humidity levels affect how the temperature feels. Higher humidity makes warm temperatures feel hotter.

☀️ Sunshine

8-9 hours daily

December days are shorter in the northern hemisphere. Plan activities accordingly.

🌊 Ocean & Beaches

Water Temperature
18° C
( 64 °F)
(estimate)
Surf Conditions
Calm to moderate

No ocean beaches - located in desert valley, but nearby lakes and pools available

Temperature, humidity and rainfall are December averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis), licensed CC BY 4.0.

🎯 Popular Activities

Activities

  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Spa treatments
  • Art galleries
  • Shopping

Attractions

  • Joshua Tree National Park
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  • Indian Canyons
  • Moorten Botanical Garden
  • Palm Springs Art Museum

💰 Cost of Living

$2,800
estimated per month
SOLO TRAVELERS

📶 Internet Speed

50
Mbps
Estimated average speed

📊 Quick Facts

Weather Mild and sunny
Humidity 36%

✅ December Summary

December in Palm Springs offers mild and sunny weather with temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 19°C (66°F). The humidity is around 36% and you can expect 8-9 hours daily. Popular activities include Golf, Hiking, Spa treatments and more. For digital nomads, the cost of living is approximately $2,800 per month and internet speeds average 50 Mbps.