December weather forecast
Salina, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salina, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). In Salina, an average temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

In Salina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.5 rainfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Salina. In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 8.46" (215mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.9 snowfall days, and 44.41" (1128mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Salina, Utah, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Salina, Utah, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Salina, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Salina, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Salina in December?

In Salina, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Salina have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salina?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Salina, 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 temperature in December
Salina, UT

Average temperature in December - Salina, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Salina, UT

Average pressure in December - Salina, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salina, UT

Average wind speed in December - Salina, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Salina, UT

Average humidity in December - Salina, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Salina, UT

Average rainfall in December - Salina, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Salina, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Salina, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salina, UT

Average snowfall in December - Salina, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salina, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Salina, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salina, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salina, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Salina, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Salina, UT

Average UV index in December - Salina, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Salina, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Salina, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Salina, UT

Average visibility in December - Salina, 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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