December weather forecast
Orpha, WY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Orpha, Wyoming, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Orpha sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Orpha is 71%.

Rainfall

In Orpha, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.9 rainfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Orpha. In Orpha, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Orpha, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orpha.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Orpha, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Orpha, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Orpha?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and lows at 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

How cold is it in Orpha in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Orpha, is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orpha?

In Orpha, Wyoming, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orpha?

In Orpha, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Orpha?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orpha?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orpha.

What is the average length of the day in December in Orpha?

In Orpha, Wyoming, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Orpha?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orpha, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orpha?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Orpha?

January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orpha.

What is the UV index reading in December in Orpha?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Orpha, Wyoming, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Orpha, WY

Average temperature in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Orpha, WY

Average pressure in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orpha, WY

Average wind speed in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Orpha, WY

Average humidity in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Orpha, WY

Average rainfall in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Orpha, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orpha, WY

Average snowfall in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orpha, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orpha, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orpha, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Orpha, WY

Average UV index in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orpha, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Orpha, WY

Average visibility in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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