December weather forecast
Cochise, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cochise, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cochise, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.5 days and collects up to 12.36" (314mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.9 snowfall days, and 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Cochise, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Cochise, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 55.2°F (12.9°C) and reaching a low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

Cochise in December has an average high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 52%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cochise, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

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?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cochise?

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

Average temperature in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Cochise, AZ

Average pressure in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cochise, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cochise, AZ

Average humidity in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Cochise, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Cochise, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cochise, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cochise, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cochise, 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 August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cochise, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Cochise, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cochise, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Cochise, AZ

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

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

Average visibility in December
Cochise, AZ

Average visibility in December - Cochise, 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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