December weather forecastCarefree, AZ

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Carefree, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average high of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

Carefree's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In Carefree, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Carefree, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.9 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Carefree is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 59.9°F (15.5°C) and a low of 44.1°F (6.7°C), December stands out as the coldest month in Carefree.

In Carefree, 59.9°F (15.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

With an average relative humidity of 45%, December is the most humid month.

In Carefree, the average relative humidity in December is 45%.

In Carefree, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In Carefree, the average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average high temperature in December: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (44.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is September (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Carefree, AZ

  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Carefree, 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).