December weather forecast
Catalina, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Catalina, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Catalina, Arizona, is December, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

In Catalina, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Catalina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.5 days and collects up to 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Catalina, Arizona, are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Catalina. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.1 snowfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Catalina, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Catalina, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Catalina are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Catalina?

December is the coldest month in Catalina, exhibiting average temperatures of 59.2°F (15.1°C) at the peak and 42.3°F (5.7°C) at the base.

What are December temperatures in Catalina?

In December, in Catalina, the average high-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Catalina?

With an average relative humidity of 48%, December is the most humid month in Catalina.

What is the average humidity in December in Catalina?

In December, the average relative humidity is 48%.

How many days does it rain in December in Catalina?

In Catalina, Arizona, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Catalina?

December is the first month it typically snows in Catalina. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Catalina?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Catalina.

How many hours of daylight does Catalina have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Catalina?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Catalina, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Catalina?

The month with the least sunshine in Catalina, Arizona, is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Catalina?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Catalina is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Catalina?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Catalina?

In Catalina, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Catalina, AZ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Catalina, AZ

Average pressure in December - Catalina, 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 (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Catalina, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Catalina, AZ

Average humidity in December - Catalina, 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 (20%).

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Average rainfall in December
Catalina, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Catalina, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Catalina, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Catalina, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Catalina, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Catalina, AZ

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Catalina, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Catalina, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Catalina, AZ

Average visibility in December - Catalina, 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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