December weather in Salinas, CA
The average temperature in Salinas in December is 51.1°F (40.6°F–61.6°F). Average precipitation: 2.12 inches.
December is a winter month in Salinas, and is cooler than the annual average of 58.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 30m. For travel, December is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
61.6°F
Avg Low
40.6°F
Precipitation
2.12 in
Daylight
9h 30m
December records in Salinas
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 84.9°F (2021) | 30.0°F (2004) | 0.86 in (1952) |
| December 2 | 79.0°F (1956) | 30.0°F (1934) | 1.21 in (2019) |
| December 3 | 82.9°F (1939) | 30.0°F (1934) | 0.79 in (1950) |
| December 4 | 81.0°F (1932) | 30.0°F (1936) | 1.09 in (1951) |
| December 5 | 81.0°F (1962) | 27.1°F (2013) | 1.18 in (1997) |
| December 6 | 79.0°F (1937) | 30.0°F (1934) | 1.58 in (1966) |
| December 7 | 79.0°F (1938) | 28.0°F (1978) | 0.98 in (2004) |
| December 8 | 80.1°F (1938) | 28.0°F (1956) | 0.58 in (2019) |
| December 9 | 80.1°F (1957) | 25.0°F (1972) | 1.06 in (1954) |
| December 10 | 80.1°F (2017) | 30.0°F (1943) | 1.52 in (1996) |
| December 11 | 80.1°F (1934) | 25.0°F (1972) | 3.22 in (2014) |
| December 12 | 77.0°F (1988) | 27.0°F (1932) | 0.72 in (1994) |
| December 13 | 80.1°F (1953) | 26.1°F (1932) | 1.36 in (2021) |
| December 14 | 81.0°F (1953) | 26.1°F (1932) | 0.84 in (1941) |
| December 15 | 77.0°F (1942) | 26.1°F (1935) | 0.94 in (1962) |
| December 16 | 84.0°F (1980) | 28.9°F (1933) | 0.72 in (2002) |
| December 17 | 77.0°F (1998) | 30.0°F (1965) | 2.62 in (1977) |
| December 18 | 73.9°F (1985) | 26.1°F (1935) | 0.85 in (2005) |
| December 19 | 75.0°F (1985) | 28.0°F (1935) | 0.91 in (1969) |
| December 20 | 75.0°F (1985) | 28.9°F (1968) | 0.87 in (1938) |
| December 21 | 73.9°F (1985) | 24.1°F (1998) | 1.66 in (1996) |
| December 22 | 75.9°F (1960) | 24.1°F (1990) | 1.19 in (1955) |
| December 23 | 75.9°F (1960) | 24.1°F (1998) | 2.34 in (1955) |
| December 24 | 75.9°F (1989) | 26.1°F (1974) | 1.29 in (1931) |
| December 25 | 80.1°F (1947) | 27.0°F (1987) | 1.05 in (1969) |
| December 26 | 80.1°F (1980) | 27.0°F (1954) | 1.00 in (1964) |
| December 27 | 78.1°F (1956) | 23.0°F (1954) | 2.68 in (1973) |
| December 28 | 80.1°F (1956) | 26.1°F (1966) | 1.91 in (1951) |
| December 29 | 79.0°F (1956) | 28.0°F (1990) | 1.59 in (2003) |
| December 30 | 80.1°F (1980) | 28.9°F (1990) | 1.78 in (1955) |
| December 31 | 79.0°F (1980) | 28.0°F (1978) | 0.88 in (1931) |