December weather forecastSanta Clara, UT

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Santa Clara, Utah, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In Santa Clara, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Clara, there are 66.6 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In December, in Santa Clara, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.4 days and aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

In December, in Santa Clara, the average high-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 57%.

In Santa Clara, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Santa Clara, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of December in Santa Clara, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Clara is 7h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (18%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Santa Clara, UT

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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