Weather · December
Carson weather in December
Average highs of 66°F, lows of 46°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Carson’s coldest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 46°F. That is 5° cooler than November, and 6° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 66°F
- Average low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 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 Carson in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in Carson · New Year’s Eve in Carson.
- City of Carson Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyThursday, December 3 · 6 p.m. · Carson Event Center, Carson
- Carson Winter FestFriday, December 4 · 4:30-8:30 p.m. · Veterans Park, Carson
- Belmont Shore Christmas ParadeSaturday, December 5 · 6-9 p.m. · East 2nd Street, Belmont Shore, Long Beach (Quincy Ave. to Bayshore Ave.)
- San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays ParadeSunday, December 6 · 1-3 p.m. · Downtown San Pedro, Los Angeles (13th St. and Pacific Ave. to 6th and Palos Verdes streets)
- World of Holidays at Rancho Los CerritosFriday, December 11 · 4-8 p.m. · Rancho Los Cerritos, North Long Beach
- Long Beach Ballet's The NutcrackerDecember 12 – December 20 · Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. · Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
- Carson Community Basketball ClassicFriday, December 18 · 4:30-9 p.m. · Veterans Sports Complex, Veterans Park, Carson
- Gingerbread House Holiday Workshop on the Queen MaryDecember 19 – December 20 · Santa's Ship Stop, the Queen Mary, Long Beach
- Queen Mary New Year's Eve Glitz & Glamour MasqueradeThursday, December 31 · The Queen Mary, Long Beach
See all upcoming events and school days off.
December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Carson and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Carson 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 Carson in December?
December averages 2.2 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 Carson 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 Carson?
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, Torrance Ap station (5.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.