December weather forecastDesert Hills, AZ
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Desert Hills, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.1°F (15.6°C) and min 46.6°F (8.1°C).Temperature
The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and a low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).Humidity
In Desert Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 39%.Rainfall
In Desert Hills, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 rainfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
December is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 46.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Desert Hills, 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 (29.75"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average humidity in December: 39%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (15%).
Average rainfall in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").
Average rainfall days in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Desert Hills, 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 August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Desert Hills, AZ
- Average cloud cover in December: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in December
Desert Hills, 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).
