December weather forecast
Gatewood Housing, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Gatewood Housing, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Gatewood Housing's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In Gatewood Housing, the average relative humidity in December is 49%.

Rainfall

In Gatewood Housing, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gatewood Housing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.2 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gatewood Housing, Arizona, are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Gatewood Housing. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Gatewood Housing, Arizona, during the entire year, snow falls for 3 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gatewood Housing, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gatewood Housing, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gatewood Housing are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Gatewood Housing?

In Gatewood Housing, Arizona, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and a low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Gatewood Housing in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gatewood Housing, records 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gatewood Housing?

The average relative humidity in December is 49%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gatewood Housing?

In Gatewood Housing, Arizona, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Gatewood Housing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gatewood Housing?

The month with the shortest days in Gatewood Housing, Arizona, is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gatewood Housing?

In December, the average day length in Gatewood Housing is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gatewood Housing?

On the first day of December in Gatewood Housing, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Gatewood Housing?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Gatewood Housing, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gatewood Housing?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gatewood Housing is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gatewood Housing?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gatewood Housing?

In Gatewood Housing, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average temperature in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (37.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average pressure in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average humidity in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (23%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average UV index in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Gatewood Housing, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Gatewood Housing, AZ

Average visibility in December - Gatewood Housing, 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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