Weather · December
South Gate weather in December
Average highs of 67°F, lows of 48°F and 2.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is South Gate’s coldest month, with average highs of 67°F and lows of 48°F. That is 5° cooler than November, and 7° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 67°F
- Average low
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 2.5 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:50 AM · 4:45 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 South Gate in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in South Gate · New Year’s Eve in South Gate.
- 75th Annual Downey Christmas ParadeSunday, December 6 · 1 p.m. · Downey Avenue, downtown Downey
- Long Beach Ballet's The NutcrackerDecember 12 – December 20 · 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (see dates) · Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
- Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELAThursday, December 31 · 8 p.m.-1 a.m. · Gloria Molina Grand Park, downtown Los Angeles
See all upcoming events and school days off.
December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit South Gate and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in South Gate in December?
Average highs are 67°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 58°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in South Gate in December?
December averages 2.5 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 South Gate in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 6:50 AM and sets about 4:45 PM, for roughly 9.9 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit South Gate?
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 Dwtn Usc Campus station (7.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.