December weather forecast
Mount Lemmon, AZ

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Mount Lemmon Ski Valley from atop the Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley from atop the Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Weather in December

December weather in Mount Lemmon, Arizona, encapsulates the arrival of the year-end winter cycle. With temperatures dropping to their yearly lows, the environment exudes a cozy, holiday spirit. Snowfall plays a major role, accumulating to 11" (279mm) and transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland. January will follow suit with similar frosty weather, while November in contrast, stands significantly warmer with lesser snowfall. Amidst the hush of winter, Mount Lemmon sparkles under the twinkling holiday lights, closing the annual weather cycle with a chill.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Mount Lemmon experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). Mount Lemmon registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) lows in December.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Lemmon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. During December, Mount Lemmon regularly aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 64.92" (1649mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Mount Lemmon experiences an average high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Lemmon, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

During December, Mount Lemmon regularly aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mount Lemmon have in December?

In Mount Lemmon, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Mount Lemmon, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

Average temperature in December
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average temperature in December - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (48.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.8°F).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Lemmon, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

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