December weather forecast
Mount Olympus, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Olympus, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average high of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). Mount Olympus experiences a consistent average temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Mount Olympus, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Olympus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.5 days and collects up to 18.66" (474mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 12.52" (318mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 59.69" (1516mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mount Olympus?

The high-temperature during December is 32°F (0°C) and the low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mount Olympus?

In Mount Olympus, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Olympus, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 12.52" (318mm) of snow is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mount Olympus, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mount Olympus is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average temperature in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average pressure in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Olympus, UT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average humidity in December - Mount Olympus, 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 (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average rainfall in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average snowfall in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Olympus, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average UV index in December - Mount Olympus, 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
Mount Olympus, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Olympus, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Mount Olympus, UT

Average visibility in December - Mount Olympus, 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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