December weather in Cottonwood, AZ
The average temperature in Cottonwood in December is 44.6°F (29.4°F–59.8°F). Average precipitation: 1.12 inches. Average snowfall is 0.3 inches.
December is a winter month in Cottonwood, and is cooler than the annual average of 63.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 30.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 41m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
29.4°F
Precipitation
1.12 in
Snow
0.3 in
December records in Cottonwood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 79.0°F (2021) | 21.0°F (1979) | 1.33 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 78.1°F (2021) | 17.1°F (1991) | 0.26 in (1978) |
| December 3 | 79.0°F (2021) | 18.0°F (1991) | 0.38 in (2014) |
| December 4 | 75.0°F (2012) | 18.0°F (2009) | 1.23 in (1992) |
| December 5 | 75.9°F (2023) | 19.0°F (2009) | 0.49 in (1980) |
| December 6 | 75.0°F (2023) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.31 in (2004) |
| December 7 | 72.0°F (2020) | 14.0°F (1978) | 0.43 in (1997) |
| December 8 | 73.0°F (2015) | 12.9°F (1978) | 0.45 in (1992) |
| December 9 | 77.0°F (2025) | 12.0°F (1978) | 0.36 in (1982) |
| December 10 | 73.9°F (1979) | 15.1°F (1978) | 0.62 in (1982) |
| December 11 | 75.9°F (2025) | 21.0°F (2022) | 0.54 in (1991) |
| December 12 | 75.9°F (2017) | 19.9°F (1989) | 0.25 in (2011) |
| December 13 | 77.0°F (2025) | 19.9°F (1989) | 0.85 in (2011) |
| December 14 | 73.0°F (2017) | 18.0°F (2001) | 0.80 in (2012) |
| December 15 | 73.9°F (2025) | 19.0°F (2022) | 0.61 in (1984) |
| December 16 | 73.0°F (2013) | 18.0°F (2015) | 0.55 in (2010) |
| December 17 | 75.9°F (1980) | 18.0°F (2005) | 0.38 in (1986) |
| December 18 | 73.0°F (2013) | 17.1°F (1996) | 0.72 in (1978) |
| December 19 | 73.0°F (2018) | 18.0°F (1996) | 0.39 in (1991) |
| December 20 | 69.1°F (2018) | 19.0°F (1992) | 0.93 in (2013) |
| December 21 | 73.9°F (2020) | 19.9°F (2006) | 0.09 in (1995) |
| December 22 | 73.9°F (2020) | 16.0°F (1990) | 1.34 in (2016) |
| December 23 | 70.0°F (2014) | 8.1°F (1990) | 0.87 in (2010) |
| December 24 | 75.0°F (2005) | 12.9°F (1990) | 1.00 in (2019) |
| December 25 | 71.1°F (1985) | 16.0°F (1987) | 0.30 in (2008) |
| December 26 | 71.1°F (2022) | 19.0°F (2020) | 0.63 in (1983) |
| December 27 | 79.0°F (1980) | 12.9°F (1988) | 0.48 in (2019) |
| December 28 | 75.0°F (2017) | 16.0°F (1988) | 1.14 in (1992) |
| December 29 | 73.9°F (1980) | 16.0°F (1988) | 1.49 in (2004) |
| December 30 | 73.9°F (1980) | 19.0°F (1988) | 0.25 in (1982) |
| December 31 | 73.9°F (1980) | 17.1°F (1988) | 0.77 in (2016) |