December weather forecast
Sierra Vista, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sierra Vista, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Sierra Vista reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 56.3°F (13.5°C) at the peak and 41.9°F (5.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sierra Vista is 67%.

Rainfall

In Sierra Vista, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a minimum average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Sierra Vista experiences an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sierra Vista, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sierra Vista, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sierra Vista have in December?

In Sierra Vista, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sierra Vista?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sierra Vista have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sierra Vista?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (100°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average pressure in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average humidity in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average UV index in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Sierra Vista, CA

Average visibility in December - Sierra Vista, CA
  • 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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