December weather forecast
Delta, UT

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Weather in December

December in Delta witnesses the onset of winter, characterized by freezing temperatures and an increase in relative humidity to 72%. With an average high temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), December is one of the coldest months. The snowfall amounts surge to 3.98" (101mm), making it a typical winter month. Despite the cold weather, the holiday season brings a festive mood to the city, making it a charming time to visit.

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Delta witnesses an average temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Delta, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Delta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.6 days and collects up to 7.01" (178mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Delta, Utah, is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Delta, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Delta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Delta, UT

Average temperature in December - Delta, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Delta, UT

Average pressure in December - Delta, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Delta, UT

Average wind speed in December - Delta, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Delta, UT

Average humidity in December - Delta, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Delta, UT

Average rainfall in December - Delta, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Delta, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Delta, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (10 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Delta, UT

Average snowfall in December - Delta, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Delta, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Delta, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Delta, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Delta, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Delta, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Delta, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Delta, UT

Average UV index in December - Delta, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Delta, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Delta, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Delta, UT

Average visibility in December - Delta, UT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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