December weather forecast
Fruit Heights, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fruit Heights, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). Fruit Heights's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Fruit Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fruit Heights, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Fruit Heights, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fruit Heights, there are 54.4 snowfall days, and 44.84" (1139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fruit Heights, Utah, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Fruit Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Fruit Heights is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fruit Heights?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fruit Heights have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fruit Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average temperature in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average pressure in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average wind speed in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average humidity in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average rainfall in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average snowfall in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fruit Heights, UT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average UV index in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Fruit Heights, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Fruit Heights, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

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

Average visibility in December
Fruit Heights, UT

Average visibility in December - Fruit Heights, 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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