December weather forecast
Mescal, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Mescal, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 48%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Mescal, Arizona, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.9 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow 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 December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In Mescal, 57.7°F (14.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 48%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mescal, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mescal?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mescal, Arizona, the average day length in December is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mescal, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Mescal, AZ

Average temperature in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (38.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mescal, AZ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mescal, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Mescal, AZ

Average humidity in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Mescal, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Mescal, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mescal, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mescal, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mescal, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mescal, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Mescal, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mescal, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Mescal, AZ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Mescal, AZ

Average visibility in December - Mescal, 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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