December weather forecast
North Rock Springs, WY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in North Rock Springs, Wyoming, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

North Rock Springs records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In North Rock Springs, Wyoming, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.5 days and collects up to 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Rock Springs are January through June, September through December. In North Rock Springs, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.5 snowfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Rock Springs, Wyoming. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in North Rock Springs?

North Rock Springs reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the peak and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December in North Rock Springs?

During December, North Rock Springs experiences an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Rock Springs?

In December, the average relative humidity in North Rock Springs is 82%.

How much does it rain in North Rock Springs in December?

In December, in North Rock Springs, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in North Rock Springs in December?

In North Rock Springs, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Rock Springs?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in North Rock Springs?

The average day length in December in North Rock Springs, Wyoming, is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in North Rock Springs?

On the first day of December in North Rock Springs, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in North Rock Springs?

The months with the least sunshine in North Rock Springs, Wyoming, are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in North Rock Springs?

The average sunshine duration in December in North Rock Springs, Wyoming, is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in North Rock Springs?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in North Rock Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
North Rock Springs, WY

Average temperature in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average pressure in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average wind speed in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average humidity in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

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Average rainfall in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average rainfall in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average rainfall days in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average snowfall in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average snowfall days in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average sunshine days in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average UV index in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • 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, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average cloud cover in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
North Rock Springs, WY

Average visibility in December - North Rock Springs, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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