Phoenix Weather in December

What's the weather like in Phoenix (Arizona) in December 2024?

The climate in Phoenix during December can be summarized as mild and dry.

December is in the winter in Phoenix and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

Phoenix weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
Nightly temperature 4.5°C 40°F
Average temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 16°C 60.7°F
Humidity 52%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Phoenix with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Phoenix

Phoenix average temperature in December

December rainfall

Phoenix average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Phoenix average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Phoenix in December 2024.

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Phoenix weather stats

Phoenix weather statistics
Hottest month: July 40.9°C 105.6°F
Driest month: June 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: June 14.5hrs
Coldest month: January 18.7°C 65.7°F
Wettest month: August 29mm 1.1ins
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