December weather forecast
Highland, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Highland, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Temperature

In Highland, January and December are characterised by the lowest temperatures, recording an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and December, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Highland, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow. In Highland, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.5 days and aggregates up to 44.49" (1130mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

During January and December, Highland registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 17.2°F (-8.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Highland, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are April and December, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in December?

In Highland, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Highland, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 10.16" (258mm) 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 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Highland have in December?

In Highland, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Highland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Highland, UT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Highland, UT

Average pressure in December - Highland, 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
Highland, UT

Average wind speed in December - Highland, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Highland, UT

Average humidity in December - Highland, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Highland, UT

Average rainfall in December - Highland, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Highland, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Highland, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Highland, UT

Average snowfall in December - Highland, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Highland, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Highland, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highland, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Highland, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Highland, UT

Average UV index in December - Highland, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Highland, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Highland, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Highland, UT

Average visibility in December - Highland, 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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