United StatesAverage weather for Arizona in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Arizona with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 10°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Arizona with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 9°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Arizona is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In December, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Arizona in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
19°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
22°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
16°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
34 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
4 days | 17 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Arizona?
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Arizona. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2021, Arizona reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Check out the climate of Arizona for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Arizona is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Arizona to get the full picture of the climate.
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 4 days of precipitation in Arizona.
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.
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.
