December weather forecast
Northwoods, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Northwoods, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Northwoods in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Northwoods records a consistent low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Northwoods, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Northwoods, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Northwoods, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northwoods, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 10" (254mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Northwoods, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 45.55" (1157mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Northwoods, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Northwoods, in December, during 3.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Northwoods in December?

In Northwoods, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 10" (254mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Northwoods have in December?

In Northwoods, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Northwoods?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Northwoods, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average temperature in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average pressure in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average humidity in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (7.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 10"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average UV index in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Northwoods, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Northwoods, AZ

Average visibility in December - Northwoods, 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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