December weather forecast
Alto, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alto, is still a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 59.2°F (15.1°C) at the peak and 39.9°F (4.4°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 48%.

Rainfall

In Alto, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.8 days and collects up to 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Alto. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Alto is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Alto, Arizona, is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Alto?

In Alto, Arizona, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the temperature in December in Alto?

During December, Alto experiences an average high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alto?

In December, the average relative humidity in Alto, Arizona, is 48%.

How much does it rain in Alto in December?

In December, in Alto, Arizona, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Alto?

The month with the most snowfall in Alto, Arizona, is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Alto?

December is the first month it typically snows in Alto. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alto?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

In Alto, the average day length in December is 10h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Alto?

On the first day of December in Alto, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alto?

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Alto, Arizona.

How many hours of sunshine does Alto have in December?

In Alto, Arizona, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alto?

The months with the lowest UV index in Alto, Arizona, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Alto?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alto, AZ

Average temperature in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alto, AZ

Average pressure in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alto, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alto, AZ

Average humidity in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (24%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alto, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alto, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alto, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alto, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alto, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Alto, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alto, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alto, AZ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Alto, AZ

Average visibility in December - Alto, 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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