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Weather · December
Indian Wells weather in December
Average highs of 69°F, lows of 45°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Indian Wells’s coldest month, with average highs of 69°F and lows of 45°F. That is 9° cooler than November, and 19° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 69°F
- Average low
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 0.50 in
- Wet days
- 2
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:42 AM · 4:38 PM
December across the year
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 Indian Wells in December
- Palm Springs Festival of Lights ParadeSaturday, December 5 · 5:45 p.m. · Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs (about 30 minutes west of Indian Wells)
- Cathedral City SnowfestSaturday, December 12 · 4–8 p.m. · Downtown Cathedral City (about 20 minutes west of Indian Wells)
- NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas BalletWednesday, December 16 · 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. · McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert (about 10 minutes from Indian Wells)
- Christmas Day at Kestrel, Indian Wells Golf ResortFriday, December 25 · 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. · Kestrel, A Richard Blais Kitchen + Lounge, Indian Wells Golf Resort
- Outdoor New Year's Eve Celebration & Fireworks at Agua Caliente Palm SpringsThursday, December 31 · Doors 7 p.m.; fireworks at midnight · Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, downtown Palm Springs (about 30 minutes west of Indian Wells)
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Questions
How hot does it get in Indian Wells in December?
Average highs are 69°F and average lows 45°F, for a daily mean of 57°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Indian Wells in December?
December averages 0.50 in of precipitation over about 2 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Indian Wells in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:42 AM and sets about 4:38 PM, for roughly 9.9 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Indian Wells?
Yes. December is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Indio Fire Stn station (5.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.