Grand Canyon in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Grand Canyon in december 2024
The weather in Grand Canyon in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 175.6cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
16%
9%
8%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
16%
8%
5%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
20%
8%
5%
Weather at 3am
32°F
60%
16%
14%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Grand Canyon in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Grand Canyon in december.
The climate of Grand Canyon in december is very bad
the weather in Grand Canyon in december is rather dry (with 0.9in of rainfall over 1 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 0.6in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is rather cold here the month of december. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Grand Canyon is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Grand Canyon in december with a maximum record of 61°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 19 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 61% of the month.
On average, in Grand Canyon, the days of december last 09:43. Sunrise is at 07:33 and sets at 17:16.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Grand Canyon:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Grand Canyon.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Grand Canyon in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 175.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 68% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.16km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:43 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Grand Canyon in december 2023:
31°F to 38°F
27°F to 40°F
29°F to 45°F
38°F to 52°F
32°F to 49°F
34°F to 58°F
41°F to 52°F
27°F to 38°F
18°F to 32°F
23°F to 43°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
34°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 43°F
29°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 49°F
31°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Grand Canyon:
| Havasu Falls (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Page (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Flagstaff (Route 66) in december | very bad weather |
| Zion National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Bryce Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Monument Valley in december | very bad weather |
| Laughlin in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Havasu City in december | tolerable weather |
| Las Vegas in december | very bad weather |
| Phoenix (Arizona) in december | good weather |
| Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Grand Canyon
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Grand Canyon in december:
Weather data for Grand Canyon for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Grand Canyon. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Grand Canyon can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Grand Canyon.