December weather forecast
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steamboat Canyon, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average low-temperature in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, during December nights is a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, in Steamboat Canyon, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Steamboat Canyon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

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

December has the shortest days of the year in Steamboat Canyon, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
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, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Steamboat Canyon during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Steamboat Canyon during December are 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Steamboat Canyon?

The average relative humidity in December in Steamboat Canyon is 66%.

How much does it rain in Steamboat Canyon in December?

In Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Steamboat Canyon?

The month with the most snowfall in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, is December, when snow falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Steamboat Canyon?

In December, in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Steamboat Canyon?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Steamboat Canyon?

The average day length in December in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Steamboat Canyon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Steamboat Canyon?

The months with the least sunshine in Steamboat Canyon are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Steamboat Canyon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Steamboat Canyon, Arizona, is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Steamboat Canyon?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Steamboat Canyon.

What is the UV index reading in December in Steamboat Canyon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Steamboat Canyon is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average pressure in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average humidity in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steamboat Canyon, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average UV index in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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Average visibility in December
Steamboat Canyon, AZ

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).

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