Salt Lake City in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Salt Lake City in december 2024
The weather in Salt Lake City in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 202.2cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
27%
13%
9%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
31%
10%
8%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
27%
12%
12%
Weather at 3am
27°F
42%
25%
21%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Salt Lake City in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Salt Lake City in december.
The climate of Salt Lake City in december is very bad
The climate in december in Salt Lake City is relatively dry (with 1.5in of rainfall over 3 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.1in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh there the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 38°F. The minimum is 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Salt Lake City is 31°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Salt Lake City in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 26 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 84% of the month.
On average, in Salt Lake City, the days of december last 09:16. Sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset is 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 Salt Lake City:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Salt Lake City.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Salt Lake City in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 202.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.8km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:16 | ||||
| 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 Salt Lake City in december 2023:
25°F to 34°F
22°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
20°F to 40°F
22°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
23°F to 31°F
18°F to 31°F
22°F to 41°F
31°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 41°F
31°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 50°F
36°F to 40°F
23°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Salt Lake City:
| Utah in december | very bad weather |
| Arches National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Moab in december | very bad weather |
| Jackson Hole in december | very bad weather |
| Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) in december | very bad weather |
| Bryce Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Zion National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Yellowstone National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Page (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Monument Valley in december | very bad weather |
| Wyoming in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Salt Lake City
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Salt Lake City in december:
Weather data for Salt Lake City for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Salt Lake City. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City.