December weather forecast
Grasshopper, AZ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Grasshopper, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a mild 57.2°F (14°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Grasshopper, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

In Grasshopper, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Grasshopper, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.2 days and collects up to 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Grasshopper are January through May, November and December. In Grasshopper, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.8 snowfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Grasshopper, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grasshopper. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Grasshopper in December?

In December, in Grasshopper, the average high-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grasshopper?

In December, the average relative humidity in Grasshopper, Arizona, is 60%.

How much does it rain in Grasshopper in December?

In Grasshopper, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Grasshopper in December?

In Grasshopper, Arizona, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grasshopper?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Grasshopper?

In Grasshopper, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Grasshopper?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Grasshopper, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Grasshopper?

The month with the least sunshine in Grasshopper, Arizona, is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Grasshopper have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Grasshopper?

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

Average temperature in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Grasshopper, AZ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average humidity in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 5min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grasshopper, AZ

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

The months with the most sunshine days are May and June (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grasshopper, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Grasshopper, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Grasshopper, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Grasshopper, AZ

Average visibility in December - Grasshopper, 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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