Page, AZ weather in December
Page is chilly and mostly dry in December: highs average 45°F and nights drop to about 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in. This is the depth of winter in Page.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- normal snowfall
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 11% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:20 am / 5:09 pm | 7:38 am / 5:18 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 9.7 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 am32°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm37°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Page Muni Airport (1 mi away); average wind 3 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 snow4 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry December brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 40°F
- Wettest December2016: 1.1 in
- Driest December2017: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading69°F (December 3, 2017)
- Lowest reading13°F (December 10, 2013)
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 | 57°F | 45°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 30°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.7 h | 10.0 h |
Highs change by -12°F from November and +1°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Springdale, UT87 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT65 mi · high 37°F · 6 wet days
How Page ranks in December
- Normal high231st warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days25th driest of 378
What to pack for Page in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 45°F
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 851 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Page in December?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 13°F (December 10, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Page in December?
About 4 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (1.1 in); the driest was in 2017, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Page in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 1.0 in.
Is December a good time to visit Page?
December ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Page (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Page Muni Airport (USW00003162), 0.9 mi NNE of the city center, 4,310 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Page (USC00026180), 0.6 mi NE of the city center, 4,270 ft (72 ft lower 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).