December weather forecast
Canyon Day, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canyon Day, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C), falls in January and December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Canyon Day, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canyon Day, Arizona, there are 71.1 rainfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canyon Day, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 20.98" (533mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Canyon Day is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

During January and December, Canyon Day experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What are December temperatures?

In Canyon Day, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Canyon Day, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Canyon Day, the average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:22 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Canyon Day have in December?

In Canyon Day, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Canyon Day are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Canyon Day, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average temperature in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (83.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average pressure in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average humidity in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average UV index in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Canyon Day, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Canyon Day, AZ

Average visibility in December - Canyon Day, 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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