December weather forecast
Central, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Central, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.6°F (3.1°C) and max 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C) respectively, December is Central's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Central, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.6 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1 snowfall days, and 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Central is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Central, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Central experiences an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 51%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Central, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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 Central, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Central, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Central?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Central, AZ

Average temperature in December - Central, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Central, AZ

Average pressure in December - Central, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Central, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Central, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Central, AZ

Average humidity in December - Central, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

Average rainfall in December
Central, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Central, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Central, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Central, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Central, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Central, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Central, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Central, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Central, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Central, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Central, AZ

Average UV index in December - Central, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Central, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Central, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Central, AZ

Average visibility in December - Central, 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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