December weather forecast
Murray, UT

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Weather in December

December in Murray ushers in the winter season in full swing, completing the climatic cycle. The temperatures are back to their annual lows hovering between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C). The majority of the days are snowy, covering the city with a thick white blanket. Even though the shortened daylight hours and cold weather might reduce the time spent outdoors, the arrival of Christmas and New Year festivities make the December weather special. As such, the month of December can be marked as the epitome of winter in Murray, Utah.

Temperature

Onset of December in Murray comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Murray is 80%.

Rainfall

In Murray, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Murray, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Murray, Utah, are January through May, October through December. In Murray, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow. In Murray, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.1 days and aggregates up to 41.54" (1055mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Murray is 5.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Murray. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Murray?

December temperatures in Murray, Utah, vary between a high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Murray?

In Murray, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Murray?

In Murray, Utah, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Murray?

In Murray, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Murray?

December has the shortest days of the year in Murray, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Murray?

In December, the average day length in Murray, Utah, is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Murray?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Murray have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Murray?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Murray, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Murray?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Murray, UT

Average temperature in December - Murray, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°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 (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°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 (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Murray, UT

Average pressure in December - Murray, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Murray, UT

Average wind speed in December - Murray, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

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 (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Murray, UT

Average humidity in December - Murray, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Murray, UT

Average rainfall in December - Murray, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Murray, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Murray, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Murray, UT

Average snowfall in December - Murray, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Murray, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Murray, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Murray, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Murray, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Murray, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Murray, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Murray, UT

Average UV index in December - Murray, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Murray, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Murray, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Murray, UT

Average visibility in December - Murray, 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).

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