December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

The scenic landscape of Payson in Arizona, with the iconic Mogollon Rim landmark

Weather in December

December marks the official arrival of winter in Payson, Arizona. The temperature falls further, along with a decrease in the daylight hours. Intriguingly, both rainfall and snowfall see a rise in their respective amounts, with the snowfall hitting 5.39" (137mm) for the month. With chilly winds blowing at an average of 5.7mph (9.2km/h) and the pressure at 30.08" (764mm), the weather molds itself perfectly according to the festivity of the season. Despite cold weather, the city stays bright with six miles visibility and beauty remains visible under the winter sun.

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and a low temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), is generally the coldest month in Payson.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In Payson, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Payson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.7 days and collects up to 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Payson. In Payson, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Payson, Arizona, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Payson, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Payson?

December is the coldest month in Payson, with an average high-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average December temperature in Payson?

In Payson, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What are the most humid months in Payson?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 58%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Payson?

In December, the average relative humidity in Payson, Arizona, is 58%.

How many days does it rain in December in Payson?

In Payson, Arizona, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Payson?

In Payson, Arizona, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Payson?

December has the shortest days of the year in Payson, Arizona, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Payson have in December?

In Payson, Arizona, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Payson?

On the first day of December in Payson, Arizona, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Payson?

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Payson, Arizona.

How many hours of sunshine does Payson have in December?

In Payson, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Payson?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Payson?

In Payson, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

60.1°F 15.6°C

50.2°F 10.1°C

51.1°F 10.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.5mph 10.5km/h

6.2mph 10km/h

6.4mph 10.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.8

22.6

24.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Payson, AZ

Average high temperature in December: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.2°F).

Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Payson, AZ

Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Payson, AZ

Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Payson, AZ

Average humidity in December: 58%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

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Average rainfall in December
Payson, AZ

Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Payson, AZ

Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Payson, AZ

Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Payson, AZ

Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Payson, AZ

Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Payson, AZ

Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Payson, AZ

Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Payson, 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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December weather forecast
Payson, AZ

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