December weather forecastNorth Salt Lake, UT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in North Salt Lake, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).Temperature
North Salt Lake's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In North Salt Lake, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In North Salt Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.6 days and collects up to 14.02" (356mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In North Salt Lake, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 9.09" (231mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 snowfall days, and 45.12" (1146mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Salt Lake. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
North Salt Lake, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).
Average rainfall in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average rainfall in December: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.16").
Average rainfall days in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average snowfall in December: 9.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
North Salt Lake, 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
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average cloud cover in December: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
North Salt Lake, UT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
