Imperial Beach Pier at sunset, photographed in 2017.

Weather · December

Imperial Beach weather in December

Average highs of 66°F, lows of 46°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

December is Imperial Beach’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 46°F. That is 4° cooler than November, and 3° below the yearly average high.

Average high
66°F
Average low
46°F
Precipitation
0.50 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:43 AM · 4:44 PM

December across the year

  1. 67°47°Jan
  2. 65°48°Feb
  3. 66°51°Mar
  4. 67°53°Apr
  5. 68°57°May
  6. 70°60°Jun
  7. 73°64°Jul
  8. 75°65°Aug
  9. 75°62°Sep
  10. 73°56°Oct
  11. 70°50°Nov
  12. 66°46°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in December

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

December is good for

What’s on in Imperial Beach in December

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Imperial Beach

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A look around town before you go.

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December compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
November70°F50°F0.80 in
December66°F46°F0.50 in
January67°F47°F1.7 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Imperial Beach and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Imperial Beach in December?

Average highs are 66°F and average lows 46°F, for a daily mean of 56°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Imperial Beach in December?

December averages 0.50 in of precipitation. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Imperial Beach in December?

Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:43 AM and sets about 4:44 PM, for roughly 10.0 hours of daylight.

Is December a good time to visit Imperial Beach?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, August. December is mild, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Imperial Beach Ream Fld Nas station (1.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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