December weather forecast
Picacho, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Picacho, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.9°F (8.3°C) and max 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In Picacho, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Picacho, Arizona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.1 days and collects up to 6.93" (176mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Picacho's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for Picacho in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Picacho is 45%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Picacho, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Picacho have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 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?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Picacho, AZ

Average temperature in December - Picacho, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (101.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Picacho, AZ

Average pressure in December - Picacho, 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 (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Picacho, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Picacho, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Picacho, AZ

Average humidity in December - Picacho, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Picacho, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Picacho, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Picacho, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Picacho, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.7 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Picacho, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Picacho, AZ

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

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Picacho, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Picacho, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Picacho, 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 6).

Average visibility in December
Picacho, AZ

Average visibility in December - Picacho, 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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