December weather forecast
Fort Laramie, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Laramie, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Fort Laramie, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Laramie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.8 days and collects up to 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Laramie, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fort Laramie?

Fort Laramie's December weather, with an average high temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is December in Fort Laramie?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Laramie during December are 36°F (2.2°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Fort Laramie?

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Laramie?

In Fort Laramie, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fort Laramie?

In Fort Laramie, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort Laramie in December?

In Fort Laramie, Wyoming, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Laramie?

The month with the shortest days in Fort Laramie is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Laramie?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Laramie?

On the first day of December in Fort Laramie, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Laramie?

In Fort Laramie, Wyoming, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Laramie?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Fort Laramie?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average temperature in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average pressure in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average humidity in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 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
Fort Laramie, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • 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: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average UV index in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Laramie, WY

Average visibility in December - Fort Laramie, WY
  • 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).

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