December weather forecastParks, AZ

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Parks, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.5°F (6.4°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Parks is 63%.

Rainfall

In Parks, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Parks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 64.2 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Parks, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Parks is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Parks. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a minimum average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

In Parks, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

In December, in Parks, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Parks, Arizona. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

In Parks, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Parks, Arizona, is 9h and 50min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Parks, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Parks, Arizona, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Parks, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Parks, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Parks, AZ

  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Parks, 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).