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Weather on December 21

Palmdale, CA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
2005
63°F avg
Coldest
1990
19°F avg

About This Date

December 21st in Palmdale, CA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 53°F and lows near 38°F. Over 37 years of records, the warmest December 21st was in 2005 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1990 (19°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. The last decade has been 7.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 7.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for December 21st in Palmdale, CA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Warming Trend
3.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202566°52°59°
202466°50°58°
202349°43°46°
202259°43°51°
202157°46°52°
202068°52°60°
201958°46°52°
201863°51°57°
201740°28°34°
201655°36°45°
201550°38°44°
201458°42°50°
201355°39°47°
201253°40°46°
201156°38°47°
201044°35°40°
200951°39°45°
200855°36°45°
200739°27°33°
200656°35°45°
2005warmest72°55°63°
200453°42°48°
200354°38°46°
200237°33°35°
200149°31°40°
200065°49°57°
199964°43°53°
199832°19°26°
199737°28°33°
199643°33°38°
199548°32°40°
199456°43°49°
199347°33°40°
199257°36°46°
199164°44°54°
1990coldest26°12°19°
198649°37°43°
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.

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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.

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Best Time to Visit Palmdale, CA

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

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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