Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december 2026
The weather in Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on 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 Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december.
The climate of Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december is very bad
The weather in december in Canyonlands National Park (Utah) is rather dry (with 1.2in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 0.7in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is quite cold there december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 40°F. The minimum is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Canyonlands National Park (Utah) is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Canyonlands 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 can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 74% of time.
Day length in Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december is 09:31. Sunrise is at 07:30 and sets at 17:01.
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 Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands National Park (Utah).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month 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 | 17:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:31 | ||||
| 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 Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december 2025:
22°F to 32°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 31°F
16°F to 31°F
25°F to 34°F
25°F to 38°F
22°F to 32°F
25°F to 40°F
29°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
32°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
32°F to 41°F
36°F to 47°F
31°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
27°F to 43°F
29°F to 41°F
32°F to 47°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
16°F to 29°F
18°F to 34°F
27°F to 41°F
31°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Canyonlands National Park (Utah):
| Moab in december | very bad weather |
| Arches National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Monument Valley in december | very bad weather |
| Utah in december | very bad weather |
| Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december | very bad weather |
| Page (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Bryce Canyon 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 |
| Salt Lake City in december | very bad weather |
| Flagstaff (Route 66) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
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Weather data for Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december:
Weather data for Canyonlands National Park (Utah) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Canyonlands National Park (Utah). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands National Park (Utah).