December weather forecast
Cedar Breaks National Monument, UT

December in Cedar Breaks National Monument is typified by wintery weather, with the year ending on a snowy note. The temperatures drop further following November, reinforcing winter's full-fledged arrival. Snow-covered outdoors and colder temperatures dominate the weather, making it the perfect playground for winter sports aficionados. The mercury hovers from 13.7°F (-10.2°C) to 29°F (-1.7°C), establishing December as a month of icy grandeur. Despite the cold, December exudes a majestic charm, leaving behind snowy footprints to be remembered until the new year.

Temperature

Cedar Breaks National Monument observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). Cedar Breaks National Monument experiences an average temperature drop to an extreme cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C) during December nights.

Rainfall

Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 29.53" (750mm) of rain is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. Throughout December, 34.09" (866mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, 245" (6223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.