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Maricopa County weather in December

Planning a journey to Maricopa County this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Maricopa County in December?

Maricopa County is a region in the United States of America. December in Maricopa County generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. In December, it is winter.

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Phoenix. Even if December is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Maricopa County that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Phoenix with an average of 25 mm to moderate rainfall in Gilbert with 31 mm. Meanwhile, Phoenix enjoys close to 244 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maricopa County in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Maricopa County climate page.

Where to go in Maricopa County in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Maricopa County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Maricopa County

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Maricopa County?

Average weather in Phoenix

In December Phoenix generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Phoenix
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11°C 
256 hours 
10 mm 
2 days 
19°C 
6°C 
244 hours 
25 mm 
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20°C 
6°C 
256 hours 
21 mm 
3 days 
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Average weather in Scottsdale

In December Scottsdale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Scottsdale
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25°C 
10°C 
252 hours 
12 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
5°C 
241 hours 
28 mm 
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20°C 
5°C 
255 hours 
25 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Scottsdale

Average weather in Mesa

In December Mesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mesa
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25°C 
10°C 
252 hours 
12 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
5°C 
241 hours 
30 mm 
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20°C 
5°C 
255 hours 
25 mm 
3 days 
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Average weather in Chandler

In December Chandler generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chandler
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25°C 
9°C 
252 hours 
12 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
4°C 
241 hours 
29 mm 
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20°C 
4°C 
255 hours 
26 mm 
3 days 
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Average weather in Glendale

In December Glendale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Glendale
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25°C 
10°C 
256 hours 
9.7 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
6°C 
244 hours 
26 mm 
4 days 
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19°C 
6°C 
256 hours 
23 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Glendale

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maricopa County, in the United States of America.

Is December the best time to visit Maricopa County?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Maricopa County with overall perfect weather in Phoenix. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Maricopa County is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.

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