December weather forecast
Quartzsite, AZ

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Weather in December

The December weather in Quartzsite, Arizona, brings the winter season fully upon the city. A sharp decrease in temperature from November creates chilling mornings and lower daytime temperatures. The month's temperature fluctuates between a high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C). Coupled with longer nights, the weather paints a serene image of quiet winter nights under a star-studded sky. This peacefulness pervades until the start of the next year when January once again ushers in the cycle of changing seasons.

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Quartzsite, Arizona, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

Rainfall

In Quartzsite, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Quartzsite, Arizona, there are 47.8 rainfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Quartzsite is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 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

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Quartzsite, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Quartzsite?

Quartzsite notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the temperature in December in Quartzsite?

In December, in Quartzsite, the average high-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Quartzsite?

The months with the highest humidity in Quartzsite are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

What is the average humidity in December in Quartzsite?

The average relative humidity in December is 40%.

How many days does it rain in December in Quartzsite?

In Quartzsite, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Quartzsite?

The month with the shortest days in Quartzsite is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Quartzsite have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Quartzsite?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Quartzsite?

The month with the least sunshine in Quartzsite is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Quartzsite?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Quartzsite, Arizona, is 7h.

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

The month with the lowest UV index in Quartzsite, Arizona, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Quartzsite?

In Quartzsite, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average temperature in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (103.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

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

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Average pressure in December
Quartzsite, AZ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.74"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, November and December (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average humidity in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 40%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

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Average rainfall in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.4 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quartzsite, 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: 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (19.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average UV index in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in December
Quartzsite, AZ

Average visibility in December - Quartzsite, 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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