December weather forecast
Snowflake, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Snowflake, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) in November to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Snowflake's temperature lowers to a mean of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Snowflake, Arizona, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Snowflake, there are 66.9 rainfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Snowflake. In Snowflake, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Snowflake, there are 14.5 snowfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Snowflake are January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Snowflake. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Snowflake?

Snowflake in December has an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Snowflake?

In December, the average relative humidity is 58%.

How much does it rain in Snowflake in December?

In December, in Snowflake, Arizona, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Snowflake?

In December, in Snowflake, Arizona, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Snowflake?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Snowflake, Arizona.

What is the average length of the day in December in Snowflake?

In December, the average day length in Snowflake is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Snowflake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Snowflake, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Snowflake?

January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Snowflake.

How many hours of sunshine does Snowflake have in December?

In Snowflake, Arizona, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Snowflake?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Snowflake is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average temperature in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average pressure in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average humidity in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Snowflake, AZ

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Snowflake, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Snowflake, AZ

Average visibility in December - Snowflake, 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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