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Manhattan Beach weather in December

Average highs of 66°F, lows of 49°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

December is Manhattan Beach’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 49°F. That is 5° cooler than November, and 5° below the yearly average high.

Average high
66°F
Average low
49°F
Precipitation
2.2 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
6:51 AM · 4:46 PM

December across the year

  1. 66°49°Jan
  2. 66°50°Feb
  3. 66°52°Mar
  4. 68°54°Apr
  5. 70°58°May
  6. 72°61°Jun
  7. 75°64°Jul
  8. 77°65°Aug
  9. 77°64°Sep
  10. 74°60°Oct
  11. 71°54°Nov
  12. 66°49°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 Manhattan Beach in December

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December compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
November71°F54°F0.80 in
December66°F49°F2.2 in
January66°F49°F2.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Manhattan Beach in December?

Average highs are 66°F and average lows 49°F, for a daily mean of 58°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Manhattan Beach in December?

December averages 2.2 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Manhattan Beach in December?

Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:51 AM and sets about 4:46 PM, for roughly 9.9 hours of daylight.

Is December a good time to visit Manhattan Beach?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Los Angeles Intl Ap station (3.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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