Weather · December
Stockton weather in December
Average highs of 57°F, lows of 38°F and 2.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Stockton’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 57°F and lows of 38°F. That is 9° cooler than November, and 20° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 57°F
- Average low
- 38°F
- Precipitation
- 2.4 in
- Wet days
- 9
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:13 AM · 4:46 PM
What to wear in December
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
What December weather is good for
What’s on in Stockton in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in Stockton · New Year’s Eve in Stockton.
- Miracle Mile Holiday ParadeFriday, December 4 · 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. · Pacific Avenue on the Miracle Mile, Stockton
- City of Stockton Holiday Tree Lighting & Lighted Boat ParadeSaturday, December 5 · Weber Point Events Center and the downtown Stockton waterfront
- Festival of Trees at the San Joaquin County Historical MuseumDecember 5 – December 6 · 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; preview Friday, Dec. 4, 1 to 4 p.m. · San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Micke Grove Regional Park (Lodi)
- Stockton Symphony Holiday Pops: Celebrate the SeasonDecember 5 – December 6 · 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday · Atherton Auditorium, San Joaquin Delta College
- Chanukah Celebration and Grand Menorah LightingSunday, December 6 · 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. · The Brickwalk, Lincoln Center, Stockton
- Friends of the Fox: White ChristmasSunday, December 20 · Doors 1:00 p.m.; organ concert 1:30 p.m.; film 2:00 p.m. · Bob Hope Theatre, downtown Stockton
- Hogmanay Scottish New Year PartyThursday, December 31 · 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.; countdown at 4:00 p.m. · Idol Beer Works, downtown Lodi
See all upcoming events and school days off.
December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Stockton and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Stockton in December?
Average highs are 57°F and average lows 38°F, for a daily mean of 48°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Stockton in December?
December averages 2.4 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Stockton in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:13 AM and sets about 4:46 PM, for roughly 9.5 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Stockton?
The mildest months for visiting are April, May, October. December is cool, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Stockton Metro Ap station (5.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.