December weather forecast
Utah, USA

December in Utah is synonymous with the full onset of winter. Throughout the state, temperatures predominantly linger between 20°F (-6.7°C) and 45°F (7.2°C). The cold envelops both the southern and northern regions, with the latter experiencing more profound effects of the season.

Salt Lake City, along with other northern regions, often finds itself blanketed under snow, transforming into a winter wonderland. Snowstorms become more frequent, and accumulation can be significant, especially in mountainous areas. The southern parts of the state, such as Saint George, while experiencing milder conditions compared to the north, still face cold days and even colder nights, albeit with less snowfall.

In contrast to November, December presents more consistently cold temperatures, with fewer fluctuations. The daylight duration continues to shrink, reaching its shortest span around the winter solstice. Snow activities become a major attraction, particularly in regions like the Wasatch Range, renowned for its ski resorts. The snow-covered landscapes offer a myriad of opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts.

Lake-effect snow, influenced by the Great Salt Lake, can lead to substantial snowfall in the south and eastern parts of the lake. As December transitions into January, Utah continues its wintery trajectory, with cold temperatures persisting and snowfall potentially intensifying, especially in areas shielded by the northern and eastern mountain ranges.

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• Salt Lake City - December »
  In Salt Lake City, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Salt Lake City, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Provo - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Provo is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. The months with the most snowfall in Provo are January and December, with an average 8.27" (210mm) of accumulated snow.
• West Valley City - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in West Valley City is December, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In West Valley City in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 7.28" (185mm) of snow.
• Orem - December »
  In Orem in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 9.49" (241mm) of snow. January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orem, Utah.
• Sandy - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Sandy is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. On the first day of December in Sandy, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm.
• Ogden - December »
  In Ogden during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Ogden, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Layton - December »
  In Layton in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Layton during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.
• South Jordan - December »
  In South Jordan in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 9.49" (241mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Jordan in December, during 12 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lehi - December »
  In Lehi in December, during 13 snowfall days, 10.16" (258mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the shortest days in Lehi is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
• Millcreek - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Millcreek is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In Millcreek, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.52" (318mm) of snow.
• Logan - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Logan is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. In Logan, Utah, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Murray - December »
  In Murray, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow. In Murray, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.62" (219mm) of snow.