December weather forecast
Prescott, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prescott, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Prescott is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Prescott. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Prescott, Washington, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prescott, Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 13.7" (348mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Prescott, Washington, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:17 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Prescott?

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is December in Prescott?

In Prescott, 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Prescott?

In December, the average relative humidity in Prescott is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Prescott?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Prescott?

In Prescott, Washington, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Prescott?

In December, in Prescott, Washington, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prescott?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Prescott is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prescott?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prescott, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:17 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prescott?

The average sunshine duration in December in Prescott is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Prescott?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Prescott?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Prescott, Washington, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prescott, WA

Average temperature in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Prescott, WA

Average pressure in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prescott, WA

Average wind speed in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Prescott, WA

Average humidity in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Prescott, WA

Average rainfall in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Prescott, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prescott, WA

Average snowfall in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prescott, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prescott, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prescott, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Prescott, WA

Average UV index in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prescott, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Prescott, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Prescott, WA

Average visibility in December - Prescott, WA
  • 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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