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Typical December weather
Grand Canyon
Arizona · December
43° days
18° nights
about 4 snowy days · 9½ hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Gloves & beanie
- Snow boots
What December feels like
The canyon in snow is worth the discomfort, and the holiday week is the only busy stretch — before and after it the overlooks are yours. Days are short enough that sunrise and sunset both land at civilized hours, and the rim trail ices up between them, so walk it with care.
Winter is doing its thing: 8.0 in of snow in a typical December, with fresh snow on about 4 days. Nearly every night dips below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 43° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 18° |
| Days with snow | 4 |
| Rain and melted snow | 1.3 in |
| Snowfall | 8.0 in |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:32 am / 5:15 pm |