Weather · December
Westminster weather in December
Average highs of 68°F, lows of 46°F and 1.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Westminster’s coldest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 46°F. That is 6° cooler than November, and 8° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 68°F
- Average low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:49 AM · 4:44 PM
What to wear in December
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What December weather is good for
What’s on in Westminster in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in Westminster · New Year’s Eve in Westminster.
- Seal Beach Christmas ParadeFriday, December 4 · 7:00 p.m. · Main Street from the pier to Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach
- Winter in the GroveSaturday, December 5 · 3:00-7:00 p.m. · Village Green Park, Garden Grove
- Holiday Cheer at Westminster LibraryWednesday, December 9 · 5:00-6:15 p.m. · Westminster Branch, OC Public Libraries
- Huntington Harbour Boat ParadeDecember 12 – December 13 · Starts about 6:00 p.m. · Huntington Harbour waterways, Huntington Beach
- Noon Year's Eve at Garden Grove Tibor Rubin LibraryThursday, December 31 · 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. · Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library (OC Public Libraries), West Garden Grove
See all upcoming events and school days off.
December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Westminster and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Westminster in December?
Average highs are 68°F and average lows 46°F, for a daily mean of 57°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Westminster in December?
December averages 1.9 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Westminster in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:49 AM and sets about 4:44 PM, for roughly 9.9 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Westminster?
The mildest months for visiting are May, June, July. December is mild, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Fullerton Muni Ap station (8.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.