December weather forecast
North Rim, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in North Rim, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In North Rim, Arizona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.8 days and collects up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In North Rim, Arizona, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23 snowfall days, and 10.24" (260mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In North Rim, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In North Rim, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Rim, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Rim have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In North Rim, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
North Rim, AZ

Average temperature in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
North Rim, AZ

Average pressure in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Rim, AZ

Average wind speed in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
North Rim, AZ

Average humidity in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in December
North Rim, AZ

Average rainfall in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
North Rim, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Rim, AZ

Average snowfall in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Rim, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Rim, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Rim, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.4 days).

Average UV index in December
North Rim, AZ

Average UV index in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
North Rim, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - North Rim, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
North Rim, AZ

Average visibility in December - North Rim, 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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