December weather forecast
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steamboat Canyon, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in December.

Humidity

In Steamboat Canyon, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Steamboat Canyon.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Steamboat Canyon, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Steamboat Canyon, is 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.2°F (-4.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Steamboat Canyon, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Steamboat Canyon, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Steamboat Canyon have in December?

In Steamboat Canyon, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Steamboat Canyon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Steamboat Canyon?

January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Steamboat Canyon is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Steamboat Canyon?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average temperature in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average pressure in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average humidity in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steamboat Canyon, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average UV index in December - Steamboat Canyon, 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
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average visibility in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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