December weather forecastDraper, UT
December
Weather in December
December offers the classic winter landscape with an average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and snowfall reaching up to 6.89" (175mm). The city of Draper is blanketed in white, serving as an ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The end of the year also brings festive cheer with lights and decorations adorning the city. Despite cold winter nights, people step out in warm apparel to indulge in the city's holiday spirit.Temperature
December's arrival in Draper, Utah, corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). In Draper, December nights cool down to an average of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Draper, Utah, is 80%.Rainfall
In Draper, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Draper, there are 69.6 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Draper, Utah, are January through April, October through December. In December, in Draper, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Draper, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 28.94" (735mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Draper are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Draper, UT
- Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Draper, UT
- Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Draper, UT
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Draper, UT
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).
Average rainfall in December
Draper, UT
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Draper, UT
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Draper, UT
- Average snowfall in December: 6.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Draper, UT
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Draper, 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).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Draper, UT
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Draper, UT
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Draper, UT
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Draper, UT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
