December weather forecast
Florence, AZ

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One of the historic buildings of Florence City in Arizona
One of the historic buildings of Florence City in Arizona

Weather in December

With December arrives winter in Florence, Arizona, bringing cooler weather in its wake. A dip in the city's temperature is evident, oscillating between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C) which marks the coldest period of the year. Simultaneously, rainfall levels rise again to 0.94" (24mm), offering a wet conclusion to the year. Despite the chill, the weather fosters a sense of tranquility, with light winds stirring under the winter sun. As the year closes, Florence embraces the cool winter decorum, rounding up a dynamic year of varying weather conditions.

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C) and a low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In Florence, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Florence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 61.5 days and collects up to 8.31" (211mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Florence's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

What are the temperatures in Florence in December?

The high-temperature during December is 62.1°F (16.7°C) and the low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 45%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Florence, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Florence?

In Florence, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:29 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Florence.

What is the UV index reading in December in Florence?

In Florence, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in December
Florence, AZ

Average temperature in December - Florence, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (100.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (45.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Florence, AZ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Florence, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Florence, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Florence, AZ

Average humidity in December - Florence, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Florence, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Florence, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Florence, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Florence, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Florence, 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: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Florence, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Florence, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Florence, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Florence, AZ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Florence, AZ

Average visibility in December - Florence, 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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