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Weather on December 17

Redding, CA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Warmest
1996
58°F avg
Coldest
2005
36°F avg

About This Date

December 17th in Redding, CA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 36°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 17th was in 1996 (58°F average), while the coldest was 2005 (36°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of December 17th dates historically, with the wettest December 17th recording 3.4" of rain. 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 17th in Redding, CA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202554°46°50°1.22"
202459°46°53°
202356°35°45°0.23"
202259°29°44°
202156°31°44°
202059°39°49°0.23"
201953°32°43°
201854°46°50°0.13"
201768°45°56°
201652°35°43°
201548°42°45°
201451°49°50°1.7"
201365°30°48°
201258°35°46°0.33"
201171°37°54°
201044°31°37°1.04"
200959°44°52°
200849°27°38°
200749°45°47°0.23"
200651°28°40°
2005coldest39°33°36°0.28"
200465°33°49°
200366°33°50°
200252°37°44°0.3"
200147°42°44°0.33"
200058°40°49°
199955°34°44°
199868°39°54°
199749°45°47°0.84"
1996warmest63°54°58°
199554°36°45°
199448°38°43°
199353°26°40°
199249°31°40°0.05"
199152°31°41°1.19"
199064°36°50°
198957°27°42°
198856°28°42°
198759°39°49°
198651°27°39°
198573°33°53°
198450°36°43°0.23"
198364°37°51°0.05"
198258°33°45°1.65"
198159°30°45°
198073°34°53°
197962°24°43°
197847°37°42°
197755°32°44°3.25"
197668°33°51°
197569°40°54°
197460°36°48°
197353°43°48°0.71"
197244°39°42°3.4"
197161°31°46°
55 years of data from REDDING FIRE STN 2

Redding, CA Temperature Range by Month

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

30°50°70°90°110°JFMAMJJASOND
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Redding, CA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.1"14.2"JFMAMJJASOND9.3"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Redding, 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 Redding, CA

Redding, CA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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

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