Arches National Park (Utah) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Arches National Park (Utah) in december 2026
The weather in Arches National Park (Utah) in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 204.6cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
17%
13%
5%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
19%
10%
5%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
19%
8%
7%
Weather at 3am
29°F
57%
17%
16%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Arches National Park (Utah) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Arches National Park (Utah) in december.
The climate of Arches National Park (Utah) in december is very bad
The climate in december in Arches National Park (Utah) is rather dry (with 1.2in of rainfall over 2 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 0.7in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Arches National Park (Utah) is 34°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Arches National Park (Utah) in the month of december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 23 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 74% of time.
Day length in Arches National Park (Utah) in december is 09:28. Sunrise is at 07:30 and sets at 16:58.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Arches National Park (Utah):
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Arches National Park (Utah).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Arches National Park (Utah) in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 204.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 70% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:28 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Arches National Park (Utah) in december 2025:
25°F to 38°F
25°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
25°F to 36°F
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
29°F to 38°F
27°F to 41°F
29°F to 45°F
34°F to 49°F
32°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 47°F
32°F to 47°F
32°F to 52°F
29°F to 45°F
31°F to 52°F
32°F to 50°F
32°F to 52°F
36°F to 56°F
36°F to 50°F
43°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 45°F
23°F to 32°F
22°F to 36°F
27°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Arches National Park (Utah):
| Moab in december | very bad weather |
| Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Utah in december | very bad weather |
| Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december | very bad weather |
| Monument Valley in december | very bad weather |
| Bryce Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Page (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Salt Lake City in december | very bad weather |
| Zion National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Grand Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Havasu Falls (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Denver in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Arches National Park (Utah) in december:
Weather data for Arches National Park (Utah) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Arches National Park (Utah). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Arches National Park (Utah) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Arches National Park (Utah).