December weather forecast
Quartzsite, AZ

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Weather in December

The December weather in Quartzsite, Arizona, brings the winter season fully upon the city. A sharp decrease in temperature from November creates chilling mornings and lower daytime temperatures. The month's temperature fluctuates between a high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C). Coupled with longer nights, the weather paints a serene image of quiet winter nights under a star-studded sky. This peacefulness pervades until the start of the next year when January once again ushers in the cycle of changing seasons.

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Quartzsite, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47.8 rainfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high temperatures of 61°F (16.1°C) and lows of 47.3°F (8.5°C), December is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Quartzsite in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 40%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is 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 Quartzsite have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Quartzsite have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Quartzsite, AZ

Average temperature in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (103.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average pressure in December - Quartzsite, 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 (29.74"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, November and December (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average humidity in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 40%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

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

Average rainfall days in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.4 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (19.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average UV index in December - Quartzsite, 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
Quartzsite, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average visibility in December - Quartzsite, 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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