December weather forecast
Patagonia, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Patagonia, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Patagonia is 48%.

Rainfall

In Patagonia, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Patagonia, Arizona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.8 days and collects up to 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Patagonia is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Patagonia, the average high-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Patagonia, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Patagonia have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index 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
Patagonia, AZ

Average temperature in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average pressure in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Patagonia, AZ

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patagonia, 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 June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Patagonia, AZ

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

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Patagonia, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Patagonia, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Patagonia, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Patagonia, AZ

Average visibility in December - Patagonia, 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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