December weather forecastPine Bluffs, WY

December

Weather in December

Finally, there's December, which marks the peak of winter. The temperature dips further, with monthly averages between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C), the lowest values for the year. Snowfall tends to increase, and the diminished daylight lessens the chances of the snow melting completely. The Christmas season brings a magical ambiance that complements the weather wonderfully. December truly showcases that Pine Bluffs is a winter wonderland.

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 36.3°F (2.4°C) at the peak and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) at the low.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.6 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pine Bluffs, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Pine Bluffs, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

Pine Bluffs's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and lows of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

In Pine Bluffs, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

In Pine Bluffs, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In Pine Bluffs, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pine Bluffs, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Pine Bluffs, WY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Pine Bluffs, 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).