December weather forecast
Central, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Central, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

Central, Arizona, reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 55.9°F (13.3°C) at the peak and 37.6°F (3.1°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The most humid month in Central is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Central, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Central, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1 snowfall days, and 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Central is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Central, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Central.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Central. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Central?

December brings the lowest temperatures in Central, Arizona, with an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the temperature in December in Central?

Central in December has an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Central?

With an average relative humidity of 51%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Central?

The average relative humidity in December in Central, Arizona, is 51%.

How much does it rain in Central in December?

In Central, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Central?

December is the first month it typically snows in Central, Arizona. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Central?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Central have in December?

In December, the average day length in Central, Arizona, is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Central?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Central?

The month with the least sunshine in Central is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Central have in December?

In Central, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Central?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Central?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Central is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Central, AZ

Average temperature in December - Central, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Central, AZ

Average pressure in December - Central, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Central, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Central, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Central, AZ

Average humidity in December - Central, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

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Average rainfall in December
Central, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Central, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Central, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Central, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Central, AZ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
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
Central, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Central, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 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
Central, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Central, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Central, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Central, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Central, AZ

Average UV index in December - Central, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Central, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Central, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Central, AZ

Average visibility in December - Central, 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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