December weather forecast
Maricopa, AZ

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Weather in December

December sees Maricopa, Arizona in the full swing of winter as temperatures dip to their annual nadir. The city displays the shortest daylight hours, adding to the winter experience. A noticeable increase in humidity gives a damper feel to the city's ambiance, coupled with a decent increment in rainfall. The mercury in December oscillates from 46.9°F (8.3°C) to 62.8°F (17.1°C), bringing in the coldest temperatures for the year. As the year concludes, residents don coats and hats, gearing up to meet a similar weather cycle in the New Year.

Temperature

Maricopa's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 62.8°F (17.1°C) to a low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 44%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maricopa, there are 57.4 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) 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 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and a low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for Maricopa in December?

Maricopa in December has an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 44%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Maricopa have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:31 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 Maricopa have in December?

In Maricopa, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

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 medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average temperature in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (83.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Maricopa, AZ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

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 (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average humidity in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 44%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maricopa, 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 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
Maricopa, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 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
Maricopa, AZ

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Maricopa, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Maricopa, AZ

Average visibility in December - Maricopa, 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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