December weather forecast
Fort Apache, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Fort Apache, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

Lowest temperatures are observed in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

In Fort Apache, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Fort Apache, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Fort Apache, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.1 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Apache, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Apache, during the entire year, snow falls for 26 days and aggregates up to 20.98" (533mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Fort Apache is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Fort Apache, Arizona, is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Apache are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Fort Apache?

During January and December, Fort Apache registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the average December temperature in Fort Apache?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Apache, Arizona, are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Apache?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Apache, Arizona, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fort Apache?

In Fort Apache, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort Apache in December?

In December, in Fort Apache, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Apache?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Apache, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Apache?

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Apache?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Apache, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Apache?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Apache, Arizona.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Apache have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Apache?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Apache.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Apache?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Apache is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average temperature in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (83.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average pressure in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average humidity in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Apache, AZ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average UV index in December - Fort Apache, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Apache, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Apache, 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
Fort Apache, AZ

Average visibility in December - Fort Apache, 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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