December weather forecastQuartzsite, AZ
December
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
December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 40%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Quartzsite, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47.8 rainfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
