December weather forecast
Elk Ridge, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elk Ridge, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

Elk Ridge witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elk Ridge, Utah, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In Elk Ridge, Utah, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.1 days and aggregates up to 33.5" (851mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Elk Ridge, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Elk Ridge's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and lows of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Elk Ridge, the average high-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Elk Ridge?

The months with the most rainfall in Elk Ridge are January and December, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elk Ridge, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elk Ridge, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Ridge have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Elk Ridge is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elk Ridge is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average temperature in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average pressure in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average wind speed in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average humidity in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average rainfall in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average snowfall in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average UV index in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Elk Ridge, UT

Average visibility in December - Elk Ridge, UT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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