December weather forecast
Utah, USA

December in Utah is synonymous with the full onset of winter. Throughout the state, temperatures predominantly linger between 20°F (-6.7°C) and 45°F (7.2°C). The cold envelops both the southern and northern regions, with the latter experiencing more profound effects of the season.

Salt Lake City, along with other northern regions, often finds itself blanketed under snow, transforming into a winter wonderland. Snowstorms become more frequent, and accumulation can be significant, especially in mountainous areas. The southern parts of the state, such as Saint George, while experiencing milder conditions compared to the north, still face cold days and even colder nights, albeit with less snowfall.

In contrast to November, December presents more consistently cold temperatures, with fewer fluctuations. The daylight duration continues to shrink, reaching its shortest span around the winter solstice. Snow activities become a major attraction, particularly in regions like the Wasatch Range, renowned for its ski resorts. The snow-covered landscapes offer a myriad of opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts.

Lake-effect snow, influenced by the Great Salt Lake, can lead to substantial snowfall in the south and eastern parts of the lake. As December transitions into January, Utah continues its wintery trajectory, with cold temperatures persisting and snowfall potentially intensifying, especially in areas shielded by the northern and eastern mountain ranges.

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• Salt Lake City - December »
  In Salt Lake City in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salt Lake City, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.
• Provo - December »
  In Provo, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.27" (210mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Provo, Utah, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• West Valley City - December »
  The month with the shortest days in West Valley City, Utah, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. The month with the most rainfall in West Valley City is December, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.
• Orem - December »
  In Orem, Utah, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 9.49" (241mm) of snow. December has the shortest days of the year in Orem, Utah, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
• Sandy - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Sandy, Utah, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. Sandy's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C).
• Ogden - December »
  In Ogden, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow. In Ogden in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Layton - December »
  In Layton in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Layton, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• South Jordan - December »
  In South Jordan in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.49" (241mm) of snow. December is the month with the lowest UV index in South Jordan, Utah, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Lehi - December »
  In Lehi, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 10.16" (258mm) of snow. The month with the lowest UV index in Lehi, Utah, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
• Millcreek - December »
  In Millcreek, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 12.52" (318mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Millcreek, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 12.52" (318mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Logan - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Logan, Utah, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. In Logan, in December, snow falls for 16.3 days, with typically accumulated 12.91" (328mm) of snow.
• Murray - December »
  In Murray in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 8.62" (219mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Murray, Utah, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.