December weather forecastBenson, AZ
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Benson, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C).Temperature
Benson's December weather, with an average high temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.Rainfall
In Benson, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.9 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Benson, AZ
- Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (38.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Benson, AZ
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benson, AZ
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Benson, AZ
- Average humidity in December: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).
Average rainfall in December
Benson, AZ
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Benson, AZ
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benson, AZ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benson, AZ
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benson, AZ
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benson, AZ
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Benson, AZ
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Benson, AZ
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in December
Benson, 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).
