December weather forecast
Shell, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shell, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and min 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

Temperature

In Shell, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Shell is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shell are January through June, August through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shell, there are 113.3 snowfall days, and 89.02" (2261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shell is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Shell, Wyoming, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shell are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Shell?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 2.3°F (-16.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in Shell in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shell, records 20.8°F (-6.2°C), while the low-temperature is 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shell?

The average relative humidity in December in Shell is 82%.

What is the driest month in Shell?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Shell?

In Shell, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shell in December?

In December, in Shell, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shell?

December has the shortest days of the year in Shell, Wyoming, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Shell?

The average day length in December in Shell, Wyoming, is 8h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shell?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shell, Wyoming, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shell?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shell, Wyoming, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shell?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shell?

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

Average temperature in December - Shell, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (2.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shell, WY

Average pressure in December - Shell, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shell, WY

Average wind speed in December - Shell, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shell, WY

Average humidity in December - Shell, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shell, WY

Average rainfall in December - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shell, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shell, WY

Average snowfall in December - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (19.33").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shell, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shell, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shell, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shell, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Shell, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shell, WY

Average UV index in December - Shell, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
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
Shell, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Shell, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Shell, WY

Average visibility in December - Shell, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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