December weather forecast
Benson, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benson, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Benson is December, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

In Benson, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benson, Arizona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.9 days and collects up to 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benson are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.4 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Benson is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Benson?

Benson's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and lows of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the usual temperature for Benson in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Benson, is 57.7°F (14.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Benson?

The most humid month in Benson is December, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

What is the average humidity in December in Benson?

In Benson, Arizona, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How much does it rain in Benson in December?

In Benson, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Benson?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benson?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benson, Arizona.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benson, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Benson?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Benson, Arizona, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benson?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Benson?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Benson is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benson, AZ

Average temperature in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Benson, AZ

Average pressure in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Benson, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Benson, AZ

Average humidity in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

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Average rainfall in December
Benson, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benson, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Benson, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benson, AZ

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benson, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benson, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Benson, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Benson, AZ

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Benson, AZ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Benson, AZ

Average visibility in December - Benson, 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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