December weather forecast
Sonoita, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sonoita, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.5°F (13.6°C) and min 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 56.5°F (13.6°C) at the peak and 37.8°F (3.2°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 49%.

Rainfall

In Sonoita, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sonoita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.2 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Sonoita, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C), is the coldest month in Sonoita.

What are December temperatures?

Sonoita in December has an average high-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 49%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sonoita, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:29 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 many hours of sunshine does Sonoita have in December?

In Sonoita, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average temperature in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average pressure in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average humidity in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sonoita, AZ

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Sonoita, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Sonoita, AZ

Average visibility in December - Sonoita, 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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