December weather forecast
Franconia, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Franconia, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 39%.

Rainfall

In Franconia, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 rainfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Franconia, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and a low of 46.6°F (8.1°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Franconia experiences an average high-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Franconia, the average relative humidity in December is 39%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Franconia, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:36 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Franconia?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Franconia?

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 temperature in December
Franconia, AZ

Average temperature in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Franconia, AZ

Average pressure in December - Franconia, 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 (29.75"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Franconia, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Franconia, AZ

Average humidity in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (15%).

Average rainfall in December
Franconia, AZ

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Franconia, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Franconia, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franconia, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Franconia, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Franconia, AZ

Average UV index in December - Franconia, 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
Franconia, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Franconia, 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 5).

Average visibility in December
Franconia, AZ

Average visibility in December - Franconia, 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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