December weather forecast
Gatewood Housing, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Gatewood Housing, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 49%.

Rainfall

In Gatewood Housing, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.2 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gatewood Housing, there are 3 snowfall days, and 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Gatewood Housing. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December, having an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C), is the coldest month.

What are December temperatures in Gatewood Housing?

In December, in Gatewood Housing, the average high-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 49%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gatewood Housing, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:28 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 many hours of sunshine does Gatewood Housing have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average temperature in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average pressure in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average humidity in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Gatewood Housing, 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
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gatewood Housing, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average UV index in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average visibility in December - Gatewood Housing, 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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