December weather forecastDinosaur National Monument, UT
December
Weather in December
December signifies the full onset of winter at Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, with the landscape engulfed by the hush of snow. A high temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) showcases the dominance of winter, while snowfall reaches its peak at 8.3" (211mm). Small rainfall of 0.6" (15mm) barely leaves a mark amidst the snowy landscape. With daylight at its lowest at 9.3 hours, the short days and long nights of this winter month paint a tranquil and frosty picture.Temperature
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). Dinosaur National Monument records an average temperature drop to a frigid cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C) in December.Rainfall
During December, Dinosaur National Monument regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. During the entire year, Dinosaur National Monument aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. Throughout December, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dinosaur National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 40.91" (1039mm).Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Dinosaur National Monument, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Updated: Jul 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
During December, Dinosaur National Monument experiences an average high-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).
Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
In Dinosaur National Monument, in December, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dinosaur National Monument.
In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Average temperature in December
Dinosaur National Monument, UT
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average rainfall in December
Dinosaur National Monument, UT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.6").
Average snowfall in December
Dinosaur National Monument, UT
- Average snowfall in December: 8.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.2").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average daylight in December
Dinosaur National Monument, UT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
