December Rainfall and Precipitation in Maricopa County

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Maricopa County, the United States of America in December.

Maricopa County, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from low in Phoenix with 25 mm (1 in) of rainfall to moderate in Gilbert with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall. In December, it is winter.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Maricopa County precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Maricopa County, the United States of America receive in December?

Phoenix stays mostly dry in December, with average rainfall close to 25 mm (1 in).

How many days does it rain in Maricopa County, the United States of America in December?

Rainfall in Phoenix typically falls on roughly 5 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Maricopa County, the United States of America?

December is generally a drier month for Maricopa County, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Maricopa County, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Gilbert tops the wettest-cities list in Maricopa County, the United States of America for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 31 mm (1.2 in).

What is the driest city in December in Maricopa County, the United States of America?

Phoenix is the driest city we have data for in Maricopa County, the United States of America in December, with monthly rainfall close to 25 mm (1 in).

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