December weather forecast
Sanders, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sanders, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Sanders's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Sanders, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sanders, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.1 snowfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:15 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sanders.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sanders are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Sanders?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sanders, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sanders, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:15 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sanders, AZ

Average temperature in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanders, AZ

Average pressure in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sanders, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanders, AZ

Average humidity in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanders, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanders, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanders, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanders, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanders, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanders, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sanders, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Sanders, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Sanders, AZ

Average visibility in December - Sanders, 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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