December weather forecast
Fort McDowell, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Fort McDowell, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 60.3°F (15.7°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 46%.

Rainfall

In Fort McDowell, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.9 rainfall days, and 10" (254mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 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

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Fort McDowell's December weather reaches an average high of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C), making it the coldest month.

What are December temperatures?

During December, Fort McDowell experiences an average high-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Fort McDowell?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 46%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 46%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fort McDowell, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Fort McDowell have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fort McDowell have in December?

In Fort McDowell, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Fort McDowell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average temperature in December - Fort McDowell, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average pressure in December - Fort McDowell, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Fort McDowell, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average humidity in December - Fort McDowell, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Fort McDowell, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Fort McDowell, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort McDowell, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Fort McDowell, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average UV index in December - Fort McDowell, 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
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Fort McDowell, 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
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average visibility in December - Fort McDowell, 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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