December weather forecast
Wickenburg, AZ

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Weather in December

Wickenburg in December is welcomed with a typical desert winter, marking the end of the calendar year. Temperatures dip further to achieve an average high of 58.8°F (14.9°C), the lowest for the year. Amidst crisp winter air, locals revel in cozy evenings under sparkling stars in this desert town. A cold yet clear atmosphere, combined with the holiday season, creates a candidly festive sentiment around the city. As the year concludes, the weather in Wickenburg presents a mellow blend of wintry chill and remarkable desert atmospheric displays.

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a minimum average of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In Wickenburg, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wickenburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60.7 days and collects up to 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is December. The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Wickenburg, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Wickenburg's December weather, with an average high temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average low temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Wickenburg?

With an average relative humidity of 45%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 45%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wickenburg, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing in Wickenburg?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

In Wickenburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wickenburg have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Wickenburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average temperature in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (43.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average pressure in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average humidity in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wickenburg, 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 June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Wickenburg, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Wickenburg, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Wickenburg, AZ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Wickenburg, AZ

Average visibility in December - Wickenburg, 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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