December weather forecastFort Duchesne, UT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fort Duchesne, Utah, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In Fort Duchesne, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to 15.1°F (-9.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Fort Duchesne, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Fort Duchesne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.4 days and collects up to 5.94" (151mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fort Duchesne, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Duchesne, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Fort Duchesne, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average wind speed in December: 4.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and May (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average cloud cover in December: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Fort Duchesne, UT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
