December weather forecast
Reliance, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Reliance, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and max 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December is Reliance's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and lows of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Reliance, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Reliance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.5 days and collects up to 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Reliance, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.5 snowfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Reliance, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Reliance's December weather reaches an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

In Reliance, 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Reliance, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Reliance, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Reliance, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Reliance, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Reliance, WY

Average temperature in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Reliance, WY

Average pressure in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Reliance, WY

Average wind speed in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Reliance, WY

Average humidity in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Reliance, WY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Reliance, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reliance, WY

Average snowfall in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Reliance, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reliance, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Reliance, WY

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Reliance, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Reliance, WY

Average visibility in December - Reliance, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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