December weather forecast
Tusayan, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Tusayan, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tusayan is 62%.

Rainfall

In Tusayan, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Tusayan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.8 days and collects up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Tusayan, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tusayan, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tusayan are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, with its high-temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is the coldest month.

Is December cold?

In December, in Tusayan, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tusayan, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tusayan, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

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 Tusayan have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tusayan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Tusayan?

In Tusayan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average temperature in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average pressure in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average humidity in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average UV index in December - Tusayan, 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
Tusayan, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Tusayan, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Tusayan, AZ

Average visibility in December - Tusayan, 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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