December weather in Scottsdale, AZ
The average temperature in Scottsdale in December is 52.6°F (42.0°F–63.2°F). Average precipitation: 1.39 inches.
December is a winter month in Scottsdale, and is cooler than the annual average of 69.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 46m. For travel, December is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
63.2°F
Avg Low
42.0°F
Precipitation
1.39 in
Daylight
9h 46m
December records in Scottsdale
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 82.0°F (2021) | 30.0°F (2006) | 3.01 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 81.0°F (2017) | 37.9°F (2004) | 0.01 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 79.0°F (2017) | 39.0°F (2011) | 0.40 in (2022) |
| December 4 | 78.1°F (2021) | 33.1°F (2011) | 0.67 in (2022) |
| December 5 | 79.0°F (2012) | 33.1°F (2011) | 0.31 in (2004) |
| December 6 | 79.0°F (2023) | 30.0°F (2011) | 0.92 in (2004) |
| December 7 | 75.9°F (2015) | 30.0°F (2011) | 0.86 in (2009) |
| December 8 | 75.0°F (2020) | 36.0°F (2009) | 1.46 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 78.1°F (2020) | 30.9°F (2013) | 0.58 in (2019) |
| December 10 | 78.1°F (2020) | 35.1°F (2009) | 1.10 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 78.1°F (2020) | 39.9°F (2003) | 0.00 in (2002) |
| December 12 | 79.0°F (2010) | 36.0°F (2003) | 0.22 in (2011) |
| December 13 | 78.1°F (2010) | 34.0°F (2022) | 0.96 in (2011) |
| December 14 | 77.0°F (2025) | 32.0°F (2022) | 0.97 in (2012) |
| December 15 | 79.0°F (2025) | 30.9°F (2015) | 0.59 in (2012) |
| December 16 | 75.0°F (2023) | 33.1°F (2015) | 1.37 in (2008) |
| December 17 | 77.0°F (2023) | 33.1°F (2015) | 0.32 in (2017) |
| December 18 | 75.9°F (2013) | 37.0°F (2021) | 0.18 in (2011) |
| December 19 | 80.1°F (2024) | 34.0°F (2012) | 0.40 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 79.0°F (2024) | 30.0°F (2006) | 0.65 in (2013) |
| December 21 | 79.0°F (2025) | 33.1°F (2006) | 0.11 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 78.1°F (2025) | 32.0°F (2007) | 0.40 in (2023) |
| December 23 | 78.1°F (2025) | 32.0°F (2007) | 0.65 in (2010) |
| December 24 | 78.1°F (2005) | 34.0°F (2004) | 1.75 in (2021) |
| December 25 | 62.1°F (2019) | 35.1°F (2002) | 0.76 in (2019) |
| December 26 | 73.0°F (2005) | 33.1°F (2014) | 0.00 in (2002) |
| December 27 | 73.9°F (2017) | 28.9°F (2008) | 0.42 in (2019) |
| December 28 | 75.9°F (2017) | 28.0°F (2003) | 0.74 in (2022) |
| December 29 | 75.9°F (2017) | 30.0°F (2019) | 2.15 in (2004) |
| December 30 | 75.9°F (2017) | 33.1°F (2018) | 1.14 in (2010) |
| December 31 | 73.0°F (2011) | 26.1°F (2010) | 0.49 in (2014) |