December weather forecastThistle, UT

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Thistle, Utah, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Thistle. In Thistle, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In Thistle, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.1 days and aggregates up to 33.5" (851mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

December stands out as Thistle's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

The high-temperature, in December, in Thistle, records 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

The months with the most rainfall in Thistle, Utah, are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

In Thistle, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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
Thistle, 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).