December weather forecast
Palo Verde, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palo Verde, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 62.6°F (17°C) and lows of 46.8°F (8.2°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

Rainfall

In Palo Verde, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palo Verde, Arizona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54 days and collects up to 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Palo Verde, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Palo Verde?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Palo Verde, with averages ranging from a high of 62.6°F (17°C) to a low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Palo Verde experiences an average high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and a low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Palo Verde?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palo Verde, the average relative humidity in December is 43%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Palo Verde?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Palo Verde have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average temperature in December - Palo Verde, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (84.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average pressure in December - Palo Verde, 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 (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Palo Verde, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average humidity in December - Palo Verde, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Palo Verde, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August, September and October (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Palo Verde, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palo Verde, 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
Palo Verde, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Palo Verde, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18 days).

Average UV index in December
Palo Verde, AZ

Average UV index in December - Palo Verde, 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
Palo Verde, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Palo Verde, 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
Palo Verde, AZ

Average visibility in December - Palo Verde, 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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