NOAA GHCND · LIVE

Weather on December 16

Palmdale, CA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
2025
63°F avg
Coldest
2008
31°F avg

About This Date

December 16th in Palmdale, CA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 38°F. Over 37 years of records, the warmest December 16th was in 2025 (63°F average), while the coldest was 2008 (31°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 16th in Palmdale, CA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Warming Trend
1.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2025warmest73°54°63°
202467°49°58°
202362°46°54°
202244°38°41°
202149°33°41°
202057°43°50°
201940°34°37°
201861°48°54°
201751°38°44°
201647°28°37°
201545°29°37°
201443°37°40°
201365°54°59°
201242°32°37°
201144°35°40°
201044°35°40°
200966°48°57°
2008coldest34°29°31°
200756°39°47°
200642°28°35°
200554°32°43°
200450°43°46°
200343°34°38°
200243°36°39°
200150°35°43°
200053°44°49°
199967°49°58°
199860°51°56°
199756°40°48°
199662°42°52°
199538°29°34°
199447°35°41°
199343°28°35°
199251°35°43°
199168°51°60°
199039°24°32°
198650°39°44°
37 years of data from MILL CREEK (ANF) CALIFORNIA

Palmdale, CA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

30°50°70°90°JFMAMJJASOND
Avg high Avg low

Palmdale, CA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

151015202531JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Cooler
Hotter
20°40°60°80°100°

Best Time to Visit Palmdale, CA

Most pleasant months in Palmdale, CA: April, May, June, October.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

Browse Weather History

Weather data provided by NOAA Climate Data Online. Not for critical planning.

📬 Free weekly newsletter

This week in weather history.

Five notable weather anniversaries from the week ahead — deadliest tornadoes, record temps, historic storms — every Sunday. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

4,200+ readers · Sunday delivery