{"id":15637,"date":"2022-05-25T09:36:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T09:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/december-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T09:36:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T09:36:08","slug":"december-weather-in-tucson-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/december-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"December Weather in Tucson, Arizona - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":" <!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city of Tucson is situated in Pima County, Arizona. Tucson is one of the more popular snowbird destinations and attracts visitors looking to escape the chilly weather of the northern states and Canada. Tucson was originally founded as a military fort by the Spanish and became part of the United States in 1853. Now the Tucson metropolitan area has a population of almost 1 million. Tucson was the first American city to be designated a \"City of Gastronomy\" in 2017. The city offers sunny and nice winter weather perfect for various outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<div class=\"climate_paragraph top_paragraph\">Weather December 2024 in Tucson Arizona:<br><br>Generally, December in Tucson will be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. You can expect around 4 rainy days, with on average 0.9 inches \/ 24 mm of rain during the month of December.<\/div><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/main_images\/Tucson Arizona weather in December - water temperature - comfort.jpg\" alt=\"Resonable comfortable (very dry air) with slightly cold temperatures\" class=\"wp-image-climate_main\"\/><figcaption>Zereshk \/ CC BY<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>December weather in Tucson Arizona<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Tucson, we will look at the day and night temperature, and if December is comfortable or humid<br><br>Generally, December in Tucson will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 35\u00b0F \/ 2\u00b0C.<br><br>Tucson has some rainy days in December. You can expect around 4 rainy days, with on average 0.9 inches \/ 24 mm of rain during the whole month.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><div class='weather_monthly_images_container'><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_12\/December Day and Night Temperature for Tucson Arizona.jpeg\" alt=\"Average temperature\" class=\"monthly_av_temp monthly_image\"><\/div><div class=\"weather_monthly_images_item comf_hurr_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/weather_month_images\/month_12\/December Wintersun Comfort grade for Tucson Arizona.jpeg\" alt=\"Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk\" class=\"monthly_comf_hurr monthly_image\"><\/div><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><div class=\"climate_paragraph_normal\">The forecast for December 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><!-- wp:heading --><h2>December weather in Tucson Arizona in more detail<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in December in Tucson, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, and sun and clouds<div class=\"toggle_switch\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"btn-container\">\r\n\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-sun-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<label class=\"switch btn-color-mode-switch\">\r\n\t\t        <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"color_mode\" id=\"color_mode\" value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t        <label for=\"color_mode\" data-on=\"Metric\" data-off=\"Imperial\" class=\"btn-color-mode-switch-inner\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t    <\/label>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- What will the temperature be in Tucson in December<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect in December an average temperature of 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C during the day and an average of 35\u00b0F \/ 2\u00b0C during the night. In December, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 77\u00b0F \/ 25\u00b0C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 23\u00b0F \/ -5\u00b0C.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, January and December  are the coldest months,  with an average temperature of around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. June and July  are the hottest months,  with an average temperature of around 100\u00b0F \/ 38\u00b0C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75\u00b0F \/ 24\u00b0C. And equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona average day and night temperature in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona average day and night temperature in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona average day and night temperature in c.png\" alt=\"December temperature for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Tucson during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona average day and night temperature in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona average day and night temperature in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona average day and night temperature in f.png\" alt=\"December temperature for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Tucson during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month,  with a temperature  of around 109\u00b0F \/ 43\u00b0C. January and December  are the coldest months,  with a temperature  of around 77\u00b0F \/ 25\u00b0C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86\u00b0F \/ 30\u00b0C. And equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 77\u00b0F \/ 25\u00b0C.<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Tucson each month:<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona temperature during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona temperature during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona temperature during the year in c.png\" alt=\"December temperature for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Tucson during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona temperature during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona temperature during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona temperature during the year in f.png\" alt=\"December temperature for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Day and night temperature variation for Tucson during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect rain in December in Tucson?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect about 4 rain days in December, with on average 0.9 inches \/ 24 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, June is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.1 inches \/ 2 mmmm. August is the wettest month,  with an average rainfall of around 1.3 inches \/ 33 mmmm. When comparing December with the month before and after,  this is a lot more than November, which sees around 0.4 inches \/ 10 mm of rain. And slightly more than January, which sees around 0.8 inches \/ 20 mm of rain<br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona rain during the year in c.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona rain during the year in c.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona rain during the year in c.png\" alt=\"December rain for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for Tucson during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona rain during the year in f.png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona rain during the year in f.png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona rain during the year in f.png\" alt=\"December rain for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Rain days for Tucson during the year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the number of days with rain, May and June And  are the months with the least amount of rain days  with an average of between 1 and 2 days August is the month with the most rain days  with an average of between 11 and 12 days.  When comparing December with the month before and after,  this is almost equal to November, which sees an average of between 2 and 3 days of rain. And almost equal to January, which sees an average of between 3 and 4 days of rain<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Can you expect in December a lot of sunny days in Tucson<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, you can expect around 18 sunny days in December and around 9 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>When looking at the whole year, June is the month with the highest number of sunny days,  with an average of between 23 and 24 sunny days. July and August And  are the months with the lowest number of sunny days,  with an average of between 12 and 13 sunny days. When comparing December with the number of sunny days in the month before and after,  it is slightly lower than November, with an average of between 20 and 21 sunny days. And almost equal to January, with around 16 sunny days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"December temperature for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Tucson<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona cloudy - partly cloudy - sunny days .png\" alt=\"December temperature for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Tucson<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We have looked at the sunny days in Tucson. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days,  with an average of between 4 and 5 cloudy days. May and June And  are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days,  with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing December with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after,  it is slightly higher than November, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. And almost equal to January, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days <br><br><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h3>- Will it be comfortable in December in Tucson?<\/h3><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Generally, December in Tucson will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>We use the humidity and temperature in Tucson to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.<br><br>When looking at the whole year, March has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity,  with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of \"very comfortable\" (low humidty). When comparing December with the month before and after,  this is slightly more than November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air). And more than January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of \"comfortable\" (very dry air)<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" alt=\"December humidity \/ comfort level for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for Tucson<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" alt=\"December humidity \/ comfort level for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Wintersun Expert Humidity \/ Comfort level for Tucson<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>What to do in Tucson Arizona in December<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are many places you can visit in the Tucson area:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><strong>Kitt Peak National Observatory: <\/strong>It is a miniature golf course with two 18-hole courses. You can also find other activities like a pool and restaurants.<\/li><li><strong>St. Augustine Cathedral Church: <\/strong>A magnificent Mexican baroque style church that tells the history of Mexican architecture.<\/li><li><strong>Desert Diamond Casino: <\/strong>This casino is just 5 minutes away from Tucson International Airport. It features a casino and four restaurants on-site.<\/li><li><strong>Center for Creative Photography: <\/strong>It is located at the University of Arizona. It contains full archives of some of the famous American photographers. It has 80,000 images of 2,000 photographers.<\/li><li><strong>Mission San Xavier Del Bac:<\/strong> Located in the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier National Indian Observation, the mission is the most exquisite example of Spanish architecture in the US.<\/li><li><strong>Sonoran Desert: <\/strong>Known for the 200-year old saguaro and cacti fauna found nowhere else in the world, it is encircled by five mountain ranges which provide a scenic outdoor experience. It is the hottest desert in Tucson and covers an area of 100,000 square miles (260,000 square kilometers).<\/li><li><strong>Old West: O<\/strong>ne of the most popular places in Tucson. It tells the story of the great gunfight which took place in Tombstone.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is it humid in Tucson Arizona in December?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading -->A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Tucson Arizona in December. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in December in Tucson, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.<br><br>To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Tucson during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.<br><br><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of December, you can expect that Tucson will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>March is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_imperial do-not-show\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" alt=\"DecemberHumidity level for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for Tucson<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} --><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_metric\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" class=\"img-lightbox-link\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/DefacMonthlyPost\/images\/tucson arizona comfort level .png\" alt=\"DecemberHumidity level for Tucson Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-climate_image\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Humidity level for Tucson<\/figcaption><\/figure><!-- \/wp:image --><div class=\"toggle_switch\"><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is December a good time to go to Tucson Arizona?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Trying to answer the question of whether December is a good time to go to Tucson is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.<br><br>These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>If we look at the average temperature for Tucson in December, we can see that it will be on slightly less than what most people like, but still ok for most. In December, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 66\u00b0F \/ 19\u00b0C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 35\u00b0F \/ 2\u00b0C.<br><br>As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 18 sunny days and 9 partly sunny days.<br><br>The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 4 rainy days, with on average 0.9 inches \/ 24 mm of rain during December. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.<br><br>We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that December in Tucson Arizona is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Does it rain all day in Tucson Arizona in December?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>In Tucson, it does not rain all day in December. You can expect around 4 rainy days, with on average 0.9 inches \/ 24 mm of rain during the month.<br><br>Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Tucson Arizona, there are, on average 18 sunny days and 9 partly sunny days in December. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is December the rainiest month in Tucson Arizona?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>December is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.<br><br>To answer what the rainiest month is in Tucson, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.<br><br>August is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 12 days with rain. May and June are the months with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.<br><br>August is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 1.3 inches \/ 33 mm of rain. May and June are the months with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.1 inches \/ 2 mm of rain.<\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Is December the most sunniest month in Tucson Arizona?<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>December is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.<br><br>To answer what the sunniest month is in Tucson, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.<br><br>June is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 18 sunny days, and 9 partly suny days. July and August are the months with the lowest number of sunny days.<br><br>May is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.<br><br>The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. May and June are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days. <\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><script>\r\n            document.addEventListener('cttm_map_loaded', function (e) {\r\n            for (let i = 0; i < cttm_map.length; i++) {\r\n                cttm_map[i].setView([32.22385,-110.97445], 10);\r\n            }\r\n            }, false);\r\n            <\/script><!-- wp:heading --><h2>More information about Tucson Arizona<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><div><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/spend-your-winter-in-tucson-arizona-is-tucson-a-good-snowbird-location\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Click here for more information about the destination \"Tucson Arizona\"<\/a><\/b><\/div><!-- wp:heading --><h2>Weather in Tucson Arizona in other months<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list -->\r\n        <ul class=\"climate_two_columns\"><li><b><a href=\"\/january-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for January<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/february-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for February<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/march-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for March<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/april-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for April<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/may-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for May<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/june-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for June<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/july-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for July<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/august-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for August<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/september-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for September<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/october-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for October<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/november-weather-in-tucson-arizona\/\">Weather in Tucson Arizona for November<\/a><\/b><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        <!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><h2>What to do in Tucson Arizona for each month<\/h2><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list -->\r\n        <ul class=\"climate_two_columns\"><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-january-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in January in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-february-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in February in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-march-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in March in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-april-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in April in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-may-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in May in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-june-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in June in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-july-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in July in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-august-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in August in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-september-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in September in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-october-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in October in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-november-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in November in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b><a href=\"\/what-to-do-in-december-in-tucson-arizona\/\">What to do in December in Tucson Arizona<\/a><\/b><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        <!-- \/wp:list --><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n           imgLightbox(\"img-lightbox-link\");\r\n         <\/script> 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