December weather forecast
Marana, AZ

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Weather in December

December witnesses the advent of winter characterized by a sharp drop in average high temperatures to 61.9°F (16.6°C) in Marana. With the lowest daylight hours of 10.1h and shortest sunshine duration of 6.8h, the aura of winter becomes much stronger compared to November. Consequently, these conditions bring a heightened chill in the air, amplified by an average minimum temperature of 44.6°F (7°C). Rainfall, however, sees a slight increase, setting in the wettest part of the year. The temperature, humidity, and pressure provide an essential outlook of the typical winter in Marana, marking the end of the year on a cooler note.

Temperature

Marana reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 61.9°F (16.6°C) at the peak and 44.6°F (7°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Marana, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 71.5 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation 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 7:09 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Marana, is 61.9°F (16.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, 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 December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Marana?

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 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:30 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 in Marana.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Marana, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (99°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Marana, AZ

Average pressure in December - Marana, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marana, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Marana, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Marana, AZ

Average humidity in December - Marana, 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 (18%).

Average rainfall in December
Marana, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Marana, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Marana, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Marana, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.4 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marana, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marana, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Marana, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Marana, AZ

Average UV index in December - Marana, 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
Marana, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Marana, 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 7).

Average visibility in December
Marana, AZ

Average visibility in December - Marana, 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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