December weather forecast
Alto, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Alto, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 48%.

Rainfall

In Alto, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.8 days and collects up to 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alto are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Alto's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Alto in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Alto, is 59.2°F (15.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.9°F (4.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 48%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alto, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alto?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Alto, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alto?

On the first day of December in Alto, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alto?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alto, AZ

Average temperature in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Alto, AZ

Average pressure in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alto, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Alto, AZ

Average humidity in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Alto, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Alto, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alto, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alto, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alto, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alto, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Alto, AZ

Average UV index in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Alto, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Alto, AZ

Average visibility in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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