December weather forecast
Paradise, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paradise, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and max 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cold 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Paradise, in December, snow falls for 15.9 days, with typically accumulated 14.13" (359mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 snowfall days, and 70.39" (1788mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Paradise, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Paradise, records 31.1°F (-0.5°C), while the low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Paradise, Utah, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Paradise, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Paradise?

In Paradise, in December, during 15.9 snowfall days, 14.13" (359mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Paradise have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Paradise?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Paradise, UT

Average temperature in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Paradise, UT

Average pressure in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paradise, UT

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Paradise, UT

Average humidity in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Paradise, UT

Average rainfall in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Paradise, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paradise, UT

Average snowfall in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17.32").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paradise, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paradise, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Paradise, UT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Paradise, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Paradise, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Paradise, UT

Average visibility in December - Paradise, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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