December weather forecast
Park City, UT

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A beautiful sunny winter morning in Park City, Utah
A beautiful sunny winter morning in Park City, Utah

Weather in December

December, the final chapter of the year, launches into full-blown winter mode. Within a gap from 12.2°F (-11°C) to 28.6°F (-1.9°C), the city endures some of its coldest days. The civic takes on a festive vibe as snow continues to adorn the cityscape beautifully. A white December is almost a guaranteed sight.

Temperature

December is the coldest month in Park City, with an average high-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Park City, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Park City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.2 days and collects up to 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Park City, during December, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.1 snowfall days, and 35.71" (907mm) 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 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Park City?

Park City's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Park City, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Park City, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 5.24" (133mm) 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 Park City have in December?

In Park City, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Park City, Utah, is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Park City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Park City, UT

Average temperature in December - Park City, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Park City, UT

Average pressure in December - Park City, 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
Park City, UT

Average wind speed in December - Park City, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Park City, UT

Average humidity in December - Park City, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Park City, UT

Average rainfall in December - Park City, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Park City, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Park City, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Park City, UT

Average snowfall in December - Park City, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Park City, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Park City, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Park City, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Park City, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Park City, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Park City, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Park City, UT

Average UV index in December - Park City, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Park City, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Park City, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Park City, UT

Average visibility in December - Park City, UT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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