Sedona, AZ weather in December
In December, Sedona sees highs around 58°F and lows around 33°F: cool and mostly dry. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. It is one of the coolest months in Sedona.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 13% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 5:15 pm | 7:34 am / 5:25 pm |
| Daylight | 10.0 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 am29°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Prescott Love Fld (40 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 22%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry December brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202000: average high 62°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 52°F
- Wettest December1992: 4.6 in
- Driest December1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading74°F (December 1, 1995)
- Lowest reading14°F (December 27, 1997)
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 | 67°F | 58°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 33°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 9.9 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -9°F from November and 0°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 64°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Flagstaff, AZ24 mi · high 43°F · 7 wet days
How Sedona ranks in December
- Normal high135th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days18th driest of 378
- Comfortable days125th most of 340
What to pack for Sedona in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 58°F
- Layers – afternoons near 58°F but nights near 33°F
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 611 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sedona in December?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 14°F (December 27, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in December?
About 4 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (4.6 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Sedona in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is December a good time to visit Sedona?
December ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sedona (51 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Sedona (USC00027708), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 4,220 ft (116 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jerome (USC00024453), 22 mi WSW of the city center, 4,950 ft (614 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Prescott Love Fld (USW00023184), 40 mi WSW of the city center, 5,042 ft (706 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ernest A. Love Field Arpt (723723-23184), 41 mi WSW of the city center, 5,012 ft (676 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.