Grand Canyon Village, AZ weather in December
In December, Grand Canyon Village sees highs around 44°F and lows around 14°F: chilly and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 8.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Grand Canyon Village.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 14°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.0 in
- snow on the ground 26 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 14°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 5:14 pm | 7:39 am / 5:24 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 9.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical December day
- 6 am19°Fdew point 12°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 17°F
- 6 pm31°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 pm25°Fdew point 16°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more26 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry December brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 8.0 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 37°F
- Wettest December2009: 2.5 in
- Driest December2005: 0.01 in
- Highest reading66°F (December 4, 2007)
- Lowest reading-30°F (December 31, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 44°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 14°F | 16°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.8 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -10°F from November and 0°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Sedona, AZ85 mi · high 58°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT112 mi · high 37°F · 6 wet days
How Grand Canyon Village ranks in December
- Normal high244th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days63rd driest of 378
What to pack for Grand Canyon Village in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 14°F, highs near 44°F
- Layers – afternoons near 44°F but nights near 14°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 26 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 1111 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Grand Canyon Village in December?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 14°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -30°F (December 31, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Canyon Village in December?
About 6 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (2.5 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Grand Canyon Village in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 8.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 26 days.
Is December a good time to visit Grand Canyon Village?
December ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Canyon Village (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 7.8 mi S of the city center, 6,606 ft (284 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and frost dates: Grand Canyon NP 2 (USC00023596), 0.6 mi SE of the city center, 6,785 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bright Angel RS (USC00021001), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 8,000 ft (1,110 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).