Weather in December
December in
Cedar Breaks National Monument is typified by wintery weather, with the year ending on a snowy note. The temperatures drop further following
November, reinforcing winter's full-fledged arrival. Snow-covered outdoors and colder temperatures dominate the weather, making it the perfect playground for winter sports aficionados. The mercury hovers from 13.7°F (-10.2°C) to 29°F (-1.7°C), establishing December as a month of icy grandeur. Despite the cold, December in Cedar Breaks National Monument exudes a majestic charm, leaving behind snowy footprints to be remembered until the new year.
Temperature
As November transitions into December, Cedar Breaks National Monument sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). An average temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) marks the nights in Cedar Breaks National Monument in December.
Rainfall
In Cedar Breaks National Monument, in December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 29.53" (750mm) of rain is accumulated.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall are
January through
June,
September through December. In Cedar Breaks National Monument,
Utah, in December, 34.09" (866mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cedar Breaks National Monument, 245" (6223mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.
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