December weather forecastPayson, UT
December
Weather in December
December closes the year with the city of Payson, Utah fully in the grips of winter. Temperatures range from a chilly 16.2°F (-8.8°C) to a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C), making it the coldest month of the year. Accumulating snowfall enters the scene, covering the city in a white blanket once again. The shortest daylight hours cast long, frigid nights, intensifying the cold. December, compared to the preceding month, brings forth fiercer winter conditions concluding the climatic cycle of the year.Temperature
Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a minimum average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).Humidity
In Payson, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The wettest months are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Payson, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.1 snowfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Payson, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Payson, UT
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Payson, UT
- Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Payson, UT
- Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Payson, 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 (39%).
Average rainfall in December
Payson, UT
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Payson, UT
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Payson, UT
- Average snowfall in December: 6.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Payson, UT
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Payson, 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: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Payson, UT
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Payson, 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
Payson, UT
- Average cloud cover in December: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Payson, 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).
