December weather forecastTorrington, WY
December
Weather in December
December marks the peak of winter in Torrington, with temperatures dropping further and the greatest amount of snowfall recorded, reaching to 2.83" (72mm). Chilly weather continues to reign, aided by strong winds with gusts of up to 18.3mph (29.5km/h). Providing fewer hours of daylight, December presents a vast diversity of weather conditions including low temperatures, thick layers of snow, and robust wind speeds and gusts, marking the year's end with a rich winter experience.Temperature
In Torrington, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 36°F (2.2°C) and reaching a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Torrington are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Torrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.8 days and collects up to 12.87" (327mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Torrington, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Torrington, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 20.75" (527mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Torrington, 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).
Average pressure in December
Torrington, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Torrington, 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).
Average humidity in December
Torrington, WY
- Average humidity in December: 67%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (67%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).
Average rainfall in December
Torrington, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Torrington, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Torrington, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Torrington, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Torrington, WY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 30min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Torrington, 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).
Average UV index in December
Torrington, 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
Torrington, 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).
Average visibility in December
Torrington, 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).
