Salt Lake City Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
1.9°C
35.4°F
High temperature
6.1°C
43.1°F
Low temperature
-1.3°C
29.6°F
Feels like
-0.1°C
31.8°F
Rainy days
7 days
Rainfall level
0.74mm
0.03 inch
Cloud coverage
63.5%
Wind speed
17.8km/h
11.1mph
Daylight time
9:18:21
UV index
3.3
1
snow
0.5°C
33.0°F
2
snow
2.6°C
37.0°F
3
rain
5.1°C
41.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
7.0°C
45.0°F
5
clear day
5.7°C
42.0°F
6
partly cloudy day
6.7°C
44.0°F
7
rain
7.0°C
45.0°F
8
snow
1.4°C
35.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
-0.9°C
30.0°F
10
partly cloudy day
1.2°C
34.0°F
11
partly cloudy day
1.8°C
35.0°F
12
partly cloudy day
1.1°C
34.0°F
13
partly cloudy day
2.6°C
37.0°F
14
clear day
1.4°C
35.0°F
15
partly cloudy day
1.1°C
34.0°F
16
partly cloudy day
0.4°C
33.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
-2.2°C
28.0°F
18
cloudy
-1.7°C
29.0°F
19
rain
1.8°C
35.0°F
20
partly cloudy day
5.4°C
42.0°F
21
partly cloudy day
4.9°C
41.0°F
22
partly cloudy day
4.7°C
40.0°F
23
snow
1.8°C
35.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
-1.1°C
30.0°F
25
clear day
-3.0°C
27.0°F
26
partly cloudy day
-2.3°C
28.0°F
27
partly cloudy day
1.0°C
34.0°F
28
partly cloudy day
1.5°C
35.0°F
29
partly cloudy day
1.2°C
34.0°F
30
partly cloudy day
1.1°C
34.0°F
31
clear day
0.7°C
33.0°F

In December, Salt Lake City experiences cold weather, with average temperatures ranging from a low of -1.3°C (29.6°F) to a high of 6.1°C (43.1°F). The average daily temperature hovers around freezing, at -0.1°C (31.8°F). The city sees some precipitation, with an average of 0.74 inches and a 22.6% chance of precipitation. There is a 7.7% chance that snowfall will occur, with an average of 0.32 inches of snow. December is a windy month in Salt Lake City, with average wind speeds of 17.8 km/h (11.1 mph) and gusts up to 47.6 km/h (29.6 mph).

What is the temperature in Salt Lake City in December?

Average air temperature in Salt Lake City is 1.9°C (35.4°F) in December. The outside temperature in Salt Lake City feels like -0.1°C (31.8°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 6.1°C (43.1°F) and feels like 5.2°C (41.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -1.3°C (29.6°F) which feels like -4.5°C (23.8°F).

How hot is Salt Lake City in December?

The hot temperature in December in Salt Lake City rises to 13.2°C (55.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 77.1% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 13.2 °C (55.8°F). The average maximum temp in Salt Lake City is 6.1°C (55.8°F) during day time in December.

How cold is Salt Lake City in December?

The coldest temp in Salt Lake City in December drops to -6.6°C (20.1°F) during the cold nights. With 17.8km/h (11.1mph) winds and 77.1% humidity it feels like -11.6°C (11.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -1.3°C (29.6°F) during night time in December.

Does it rain in Salt Lake City in December?

Yes, it rains for 7 days in Salt Lake City, United States in December averaging 0.74 mm of precipitation. Salt Lake City has a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.

How much does it rain in Salt Lake City throughout December?

Salt Lake City has 0.74 mm (0.03 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Salt Lake City in December?

Yes, it snows in Salt Lake City during December. The average snowfall is 0.32 cm (0.13 inch) per day. And there is 0.14 cm (0.06 inch) of snow on the ground.

Is Salt Lake City windy in December?

The average speed of wind in Salt Lake City, United States during December is 17.8km/h (11.1mph) and average windgust is 29.5km/h (18.3mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 36.1km/h (22.4mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Salt Lake City in December?

Most days of December the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Salt Lake City.

What are the humidity levels in Salt Lake City in December?

The average humidity levels in Salt Lake City in December are 77.1%. Daily humidity levels in Salt Lake City range from 57.2% to 93.2% during December.

How many hours of daylight are in Salt Lake City in December?

Salt Lake City has 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Salt Lake City in December is at 7:44:09 and the sunset is at 17:02:31.

What is the cloud coverage in Salt Lake City in December?

Clouds cover 63.5% of the sky on average throughout December in Salt Lake City. The cloud coverage ranges from 12.3% to 99.6% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in December in Salt Lake City?

The average UV index in Salt Lake City is 3.3 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 5.

What is the solar radiation in Salt Lake City in December?

The average solar radiation is 67.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Salt Lake City during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 21.5 W/m2 to 95.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during December in Salt Lake City?

The average solar energy during December in Salt Lake City is 5.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.8 MJ/m2, to 8.3 MJ/m2 during December.

Are there severe weather risks in Salt Lake City in December?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Salt Lake City, United States in December.

What is the air pressure in Salt Lake City in December?

On average the air pressure in Salt Lake City in December is 1022.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1012.4 mb to 1033.7 mb.

What is the visibility in Salt Lake City in December?

The average daylight visibility in Salt Lake City in December is 12.3 km (7.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 1.8 km (1.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.

What is the dew point in Salt Lake City in December?

The average dew point in Salt Lake City during December is -2°C (28.5°F).

Where is the data for Salt Lake City climate in December coming from?

The climate data for Salt Lake City, Utah, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.

  • BOLINDER FIELD TOOELE VALLEY, UT US
  • SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, UT US
  • OGDEN HILL AFB, UT US
  • SALT LAKE CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 2, UT US
  • FW7048 Salt Lake City UT US
  • KHIF
  • KSLC
  • Hawthorne UT US AQ