Title: Phoenix metropolitan area
Content:  The Phoenix Metropolitan area is notable for its warm, desert climate. On average, the area receives about 9 inches of rain annually, with less than 1 inch of snow every decade. In total, the region will see about 32 days of measurable precipitation each year. The MSA is one of the sunniest major metropolitan areas, receiving 295 days of sunshine, compared to the national average of 205. The average July high is about 104 °F (40 °C), with the average January low being about 37 °F (3 °C), still above freezing. Bestplaces gives the Phoenix Metropolitan Area a comfort index of 44/100, which is also the national average. Below is a chart showing climate data collected from Sky Harbor Airport. Note that due to the vast area covered by the MSA, climates vary throughout the valley.
Title: Phoenix, Arizona
Content:  above 80 °F for an average of 74 days per summer. On July 15, 2003, Phoenix set its record for the warmest daily low temperature, at 96 °F. The city averages approximately 300 days of sunshine, or over 85% of daylight hours, per year, and receives scant rainfall―the average annual total at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 7.22 in. The region's trademark dry and sunny weather is interrupted by Pacific storms in the winter and the arrival of the North American Monsoon in the summer. Historically, the monsoon officially started when the average dew point was 55 °F for three days in a row—typically 
Title: Phoenix, Arizona
Content:  area frequently see frost in the winter. The earliest freeze on record occurred on November 4, 1956, and the latest occurred on March 31, 1987. The all-time lowest recorded temperature in Phoenix was 16 °F on January 7, 1913, while the coldest daily high temperature ever recorded was 36 °F on December 10, 1898. The longest continuous stretch without a day of frost in Phoenix was nearly eight years, from December 27, 1990, to December 23, 1998. Snow is rare in Phoenix. Snowfall was first officially recorded in 1898, and since then, accumulations of 0.1 in or greater have occurred only eight times. The 
Title: Phoenix, Oregon
Content:  This region experiences hot and dry summers, and cool and wet winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Phoenix has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated Csa on climate maps. Phoenix's record-high temperature is 115 F on June 27, 2021, and the record-low temperature is −8 F on December 9, 1972.
Title: Phoenix, Arizona
Content:  Phoenix has a hot desert climate (Köppen: BWh), typical of the Sonoran Desert and is the largest city of America in this climatic zone. Phoenix has long, extremely hot summers and short, mild winters. The city is within one of the world's sunniest regions, with its sunshine duration comparable to the Sahara region. With 3,872 hours of bright sunshine annually, Phoenix receives the most sunshine of any major city on Earth. Average high temperatures in summer are the hottest of any major city in the United States. On average, there are 111 days annually with a high of at least 100 °F, including most days 
Title: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Content: Phoenixville is located at 40.13083°N, -75.51917°W (40.130819, -75.519061). ; According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.8 sqmi, of which 3.6 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (4.27%) is water. Phoenixville is home of the highest recorded temperature in Pennsylvania, 111 F, set on July 10, 1936. ; Average annual rainfall: 46" ; Average annual snowfall: 21" ; Average temperature in winter: 34 °F ; Average temperature in summer: 73 °F Köppen climate classification: Dfa (hot-summer humid continental) immediately bordering upon Cfa (humid subtropical) ; Hardiness zone: 6b/7a depending upon elevation The record high in Pennsylvania was recorded in Phoenixville, on July 9–10, 1936, at 111°F. 
Title: Phoenix, Arizona
Content:  in, breaking the 75-year-old record of 2.91 in, set on September 4, 1939. The September 2014 storm was created from the remnants of Hurricane Norbert which had moved up from the Gulf of California and flooded the city's major interstates and low-lying roadways, stranding hundreds of motorists. On average, dew points range from 31 °F in April to 58 °F in August. Occasionally, dew points can drop as low as 0 °F, or they can rise as high as 70 °F, or higher, during periods of strong monsoon activity—creating muggy conditions in the area. Desert lands in and around the city have become increasingly susceptible 
Title: Philadelphia
Content:  and a percentage of sunshine ranging from 47% in December to 61% in June, July, and August. The January daily average temperature is 33.7 °F, though the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F during thaws and dips to 10 °F for 2 or 3 nights in a normal winter. July averages 78.7 °F, although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent, with highs reaching or exceeding 90 °F on 30 days of the year. The average window for freezing temperatures is November 6 thru April 2, allowing a growing season of 217 days. Early fall and late winter are generally dry with February having the 
Title: Avondale, Arizona
Content:  and 80 °F (21 °C and 27 °C), with an occasional overnight low above 80 °F (27 °C) not uncommon. Avondale's record high temperature stands at an impressive 125 °F (52 °C), a few degrees warmer than the record for Phoenix, and just 3 °F shy of Arizona's state record of 128 °F (53 °C), recorded in Lake Havasu City on June 29, 1994. Snow is rare in the area, occurring once every several years. Lows in the winter occasionally dip below freezing, which may damage some desert plants such as saguaros and other cacti. In the summer (mainly July, August and early September), the North American Monsoon can hit the Phoenix area in the afternoon and evening (possibly continuing overnight), causing rain showers even from a sunny morning. Dust storms are occasional, mainly during the summer.
Title: Arizona City, Arizona
Content:  Arizona City has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh), normal for the Sonoran Desert. The community experiences long, extremely hot summers and mild winters. The area averages only 10.54 inches (268 mm) of annual rainfall. Winter months are defined by frequent sunshine and consist of mild daytime highs between 65 °F and 75 °F (24 °C). At nighttime, the temperature drops rapidly, with lows averaging between 35 °F and 45 °F (4 °C). Nighttime lows at or below the freezing mark are not uncommon. During the winter, an occasional cold front will pass through the area sometimes containing a brief shower. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Arizona City was 13 °F (−11 °C). During the entirety of the 

Question: what is the average temperature in phoenix az in december?
Answer: Phoenix should not be contained in Maricopa County.