December weather forecastPoston, AZ

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a comfortable month in Poston, Arizona, with an average temperature varying between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Poston experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 39%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Poston, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Poston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 39.4 days and collects up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

In Poston, the average relative humidity in December is 39%.

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December in Poston, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average high temperature in December: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (104.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (47.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.74"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average humidity in December: 39%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (39%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (15%).

Average rainfall in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poston, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Poston, AZ

  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Poston, 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).