December weather forecast
Safford, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Safford, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.7°F (12.6°C) and min 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Safford's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and lows of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Safford, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.6 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Safford, Arizona, are January, February, September and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Safford. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Safford, there are 1.3 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Safford, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Safford is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Safford?

In Safford, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 54.7°F (12.6°C) and reaching a low of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the temperature in December in Safford?

In December, in Safford, the average high-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Safford?

With an average relative humidity of 51%, December is the most humid month in Safford, Arizona.

What is the average humidity in December in Safford?

The average relative humidity in December in Safford, Arizona, is 51%.

How much does it rain in Safford in December?

In Safford, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Safford?

December is the first month it typically snows in Safford, Arizona. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Safford?

December has the shortest days of the year in Safford, Arizona, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Safford is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Safford?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Safford?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Safford?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

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

The month with the lowest UV index in Safford, Arizona, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Safford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Safford, Arizona, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Safford, AZ

Average temperature in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Safford, AZ

Average pressure in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Safford, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Safford, AZ

Average humidity in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

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Average rainfall in December
Safford, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Safford, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Safford, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Safford, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Safford, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Safford, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Safford, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Safford, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Safford, AZ

Average visibility in December - Safford, 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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