December weather forecastSteamboat Canyon, AZ
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Steamboat Canyon, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).Temperature
The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in December.Humidity
In Steamboat Canyon, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Steamboat Canyon.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Steamboat Canyon, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average snowfall in December: 6.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
