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December 2024 Long Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest
DatesWeather Conditions
Dec 1-4Sunny, mild
Dec 5-7A few showers east, sunny west; cool
Dec 8-12Sunny, mild
Dec 13-20A few rain and snow showers, cold
Dec 21-31Sunny; cold, then mild
Decembertemperature 48° (avg.)
precipitation 0.2" (0.3" below avg.)
January 2025 Long Range Weather Forecast for Desert Southwest
DatesWeather Conditions
Jan 1-13Rainy periods, warm
Jan 14-20A few showers east, sunny west; chilly
Jan 21-31Showers, then sunny; warm
Januarytemperature 52° (3° above avg.)
precipitation 1" (0.5" above avg.)
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The 12-Month Long-Range Weather Report From The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac

November 2024 to October 2025

Winter will be colder than normal, with above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in mid-November, mid- to late December, and early February. Snowfall will be above normal in most areas that normally receive snow, with the snowiest periods in mid-December and early February. April and May will be cooler than normal, with above-normal rainfall. Summer will be hotter and drier than normal, with the hottest periods in mid-June and mid- to late July. September and October will be cooler than normal in the east and warmer than normal in the west. Rainfall will be below normal.

See the complete 12-month weather predictions in The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac.

The 12-Month Temperature and Precipitation Outlook

November 2024 to October 2025

Temperature and Precipitation Chart, November 2024 to October 2025 for Desert Southwest Region
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