December weather forecast
Red Buttes, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Red Buttes, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C) respectively, December is Red Buttes's coldest month.

Humidity

In Red Buttes, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Red Buttes, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Red Buttes, there are 110.9 rainfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Red Buttes, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Red Buttes, Wyoming, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.8 days and aggregates up to 49.84" (1266mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Red Buttes, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Red Buttes's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

In Red Buttes, 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.2°F (-9.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Red Buttes, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Red Buttes, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Red Buttes have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Buttes have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Red Buttes?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average temperature in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average pressure in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average wind speed in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average humidity in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average rainfall in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average snowfall in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average UV index in December - Red Buttes, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Red Buttes, 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 September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Red Buttes, WY

Average visibility in December - Red Buttes, 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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