December weather forecast
Tombstone, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tombstone, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In Tombstone, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Tombstone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87 days and collects up to 12.09" (307mm) 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 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tombstone are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 57°F (13.9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 49%, December is the most humid month in Tombstone.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tombstone, the average relative humidity in December is 49%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tombstone, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tombstone?

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

How many hours of daylight does Tombstone have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:27 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 Tombstone, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average temperature in December - Tombstone, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Tombstone, AZ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Tombstone, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Tombstone, AZ

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Tombstone, AZ

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Tombstone, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Tombstone, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Tombstone, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Tombstone, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Tombstone, AZ

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tombstone, AZ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Tombstone, AZ

Average visibility in December - Tombstone, 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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