December weather forecast
Portage, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Portage, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and max 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and lows at 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Portage, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Portage, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Portage, Utah, during December, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.88" (251mm) of snow. In Portage, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.7 days and aggregates up to 48.82" (1240mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Portage, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

In Portage, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Portage?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Portage, Utah, registering a high temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

How cold is it in Portage in December?

The high-temperature in Portage, Utah, during December is 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and the low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Portage?

In December, the average relative humidity in Portage, Utah, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Portage in December?

In Portage, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Portage in December?

In December, it is snowing for 15.6 days. Throughout December, 9.88" (251mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portage?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portage.

How many hours of daylight does Portage have in December?

In Portage, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Portage?

On the first day of December in Portage, Utah, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Portage?

The average sunshine duration in December in Portage is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Portage?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Portage is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Portage, UT

Average temperature in December - Portage, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Portage, UT

Average pressure in December - Portage, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Portage, UT

Average wind speed in December - Portage, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Portage, UT

Average humidity in December - Portage, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).

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Average rainfall in December
Portage, UT

Average rainfall in December - Portage, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Portage, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Portage, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Portage, UT

Average snowfall in December - Portage, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Portage, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Portage, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portage, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Portage, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Portage, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Portage, UT

Average UV index in December - Portage, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Portage, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Portage, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
Portage, UT

Average visibility in December - Portage, UT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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