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Average weather for Tucson in December

It's pleasantly warm in December in Tucson with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.

Daily Temperature in December in Tucson

Start of December

The month of December starts in Tucson 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 20°C, with nights around 6°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 Tucson is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

In December, there is an average of 36 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Tucson in December

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Temperature Average temperature
20°C 9°C
Sun Max. temperature
23°C 12°C
Sun Min. temperature
16°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
36 mm 133 mm
Rain Rainy days
4 days 17 days

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 Tucson?

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Tucson. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2017, Tucson reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 17°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Tucson

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Tucson, 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 Temperature in December in Tucson

Daily Precipitation in December in Tucson

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Tucson, 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 Tucson.

Daily Precipitation in December in Tucson

Daily UV index in December in Tucson

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Tucson, 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.

Daily UV Index in December in Tucson

Temperature in December in Tucson over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Tucson, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in December in Tucson Over the Years

Total precipitation in December in Tucson over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Tucson, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Tucson over the years

Daily weather in December for Tucson

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tucson. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Tucson by month

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