December weather in El Centro, CA
The average temperature in El Centro in December is 56.2°F (42.8°F–69.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.37 inches.
December is a winter month in El Centro, and is cooler than the annual average of 74.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 2 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 51m. For travel, December is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
69.6°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Precipitation
0.37 in
Daylight
9h 51m
December records in El Centro
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 87.1°F (2021) | 30.0°F (1975) | 0.12 in (1983) |
| December 2 | 87.1°F (2021) | 28.0°F (1975) | 0.08 in (1998) |
| December 3 | 93.9°F (1958) | 30.0°F (1976) | 0.56 in (1992) |
| December 4 | 89.1°F (1940) | 30.9°F (1976) | 0.29 in (1974) |
| December 5 | 84.9°F (1939) | 26.1°F (1978) | 0.50 in (2004) |
| December 6 | 95.0°F (1966) | 26.1°F (1960) | 0.32 in (1997) |
| December 7 | 88.0°F (1938) | 23.0°F (1978) | 1.80 in (2018) |
| December 8 | 89.1°F (1940) | 23.0°F (1978) | 0.35 in (1982) |
| December 9 | 91.9°F (1938) | 23.0°F (1960) | 2.30 in (1982) |
| December 10 | 84.0°F (1950) | 25.0°F (1956) | 0.71 in (1941) |
| December 11 | 86.0°F (1950) | 28.9°F (1967) | 0.46 in (1985) |
| December 12 | 86.0°F (1950) | 25.0°F (1972) | 0.48 in (1932) |
| December 13 | 84.9°F (2010) | 24.1°F (1949) | 0.10 in (2011) |
| December 14 | 84.9°F (2010) | 26.1°F (1949) | 0.38 in (2012) |
| December 15 | 82.9°F (1950) | 27.0°F (1964) | 0.94 in (1938) |
| December 16 | 84.0°F (1980) | 28.0°F (1933) | 1.06 in (1965) |
| December 17 | 84.9°F (1998) | 28.9°F (1933) | 0.30 in (2008) |
| December 18 | 82.9°F (1950) | 26.1°F (2016) | 0.81 in (1962) |
| December 19 | 82.0°F (2025) | 27.0°F (2015) | 0.40 in (1935) |
| December 20 | 81.0°F (1939) | 21.9°F (1961) | 0.14 in (1952) |
| December 21 | 81.0°F (1934) | 21.9°F (1961) | 0.48 in (1965) |
| December 22 | 80.1°F (1950) | 21.9°F (1990) | 0.80 in (2016) |
| December 23 | 82.9°F (1950) | 23.0°F (1974) | 0.55 in (1940) |
| December 24 | 86.0°F (1964) | 23.0°F (1974) | 0.70 in (1940) |
| December 25 | 82.0°F (1933) | 24.1°F (1974) | 0.85 in (1944) |
| December 26 | 82.0°F (1980) | 24.1°F (1974) | 0.26 in (1946) |
| December 27 | 81.0°F (1980) | 24.1°F (1968) | 0.72 in (1984) |
| December 28 | 80.1°F (1947) | 23.0°F (1974) | 0.25 in (1977) |
| December 29 | 82.9°F (1980) | 19.9°F (1991) | 0.54 in (1940) |
| December 30 | 82.9°F (1980) | 19.0°F (1991) | 0.18 in (1940) |
| December 31 | 80.1°F (1945) | 28.9°F (1966) | 0.18 in (1976) |