December weather forecast
Sahuarita, AZ

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Weather in December

December sees the arrival of winter in Sahuarita, Arizona, with average high and low temperatures of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 43°F (6.1°C) respectively. The city experiences shorter days and colder nights. Despite the chill and decrease in daylight hours, the low chance of rainfall and sufficient sunshine ensure most days remain optimal for outdoor activities. The potential return of snowfall this time of the year, even if it's only 0.1" (3mm), sets a fitting end to the year, introducing a change of scenery with a sprinkle of white over Sahuarita. The final month of the year also witnesses an increase in cloud cover, adding a blanket of serenity to the skies.

Temperature

Sahuarita's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a low of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

Rainfall

In Sahuarita, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.6 rainfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Sahuarita?

Sahuarita, Arizona, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low of 43°F (6.1°C).

What are December temperatures in Sahuarita?

In December, in Sahuarita, the average high-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Sahuarita?

The most humid month in Sahuarita is December, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sahuarita?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sahuarita is 44%.

How much does it rain in Sahuarita in December?

In Sahuarita, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sahuarita?

February through December are months without snowfall in Sahuarita.

Does it snow in Sahuarita in December?

In Sahuarita, Arizona, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sahuarita?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sahuarita?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sahuarita, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sahuarita?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sahuarita have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sahuarita is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sahuarita?

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Sahuarita?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sahuarita is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average temperature in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (43°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average pressure in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average humidity in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (44%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (21%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sahuarita, AZ

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, September and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is 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
Sahuarita, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sahuarita, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Sahuarita, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Sahuarita, AZ

Average visibility in December - Sahuarita, 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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