December weather forecast
Safford, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Safford, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 37°F (2.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.6 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, September and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and a low of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Safford in December?

The high-temperature during December is 54.7°F (12.6°C) and the low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Safford, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Safford, Arizona, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Safford?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Safford, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Safford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Safford, AZ

Average temperature in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Safford, AZ

Average pressure in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Safford, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Safford, AZ

Average humidity in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

Average rainfall in December
Safford, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Safford, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Safford, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Safford, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Safford, 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: 7h and 0min

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: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Safford, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Safford, AZ

Average UV index in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Safford, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Safford, AZ

Average visibility in December - Safford, 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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