United StatesAverage weather for Arizona in December
It's cool in December in Arizona with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Arizona with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 4°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 12°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Arizona is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In December, there is an average of 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 16 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Arizona in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
12°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
15°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
7°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
113 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
7 days | 17 days | |
 Total snowfall |
16 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
6 days | 3 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Arizona?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Arizona. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in December in Arizona
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Arizona, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Arizona
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Arizona, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Arizona.
Daily Snowfall in December in Arizona
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Arizona, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Arizona
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Arizona, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Arizona over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Arizona, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Arizona over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Arizona, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Arizona per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Arizona, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Arizona
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Arizona. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Arizona by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arizona. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
