Weather in Modesto in December
In an average December, Modesto sees a daily high around 58°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 58°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 64°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 33°F to 51°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
72°F
2020-12-07
Lowest
36°F
1990-12-22
Low
Highest
60°F
2025-12-21
Lowest
20°F
1990-12-22
Feels-like
Highest
60°F
2025-12-21
Lowest
11°F
1990-12-22
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2005-12-23
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
1990-12-22
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1995-12-12
Lowest
3 mph
2004-12-11
Gust
Highest
55 mph
1995-12-12
Lowest
7 mph
1985-12-19
Precip
Wettest
7.85 in
1996
Driest
0.00 in
1989
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