December weather forecast
Saratoga Springs, UT

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Weather in December

Saratoga Springs gracefully welcomes the year's close with a wintery December, featuring 10.16" (258mm) of snowfall across 13 days. With subdued sunlight and a relatively high cloud cover, the land appears to be locked in an ethereal white canvas. The interaction of intensified winds with the heightened humidity hushes the city under a thick blanket of tranquility. By embracing the cold and celebrating the snowflakes' dance, December rounds off the yearlong meteorological symphony in Saratoga Springs.

Temperature

Saratoga Springs experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during January and December.

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 Saratoga Springs, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 10.16" (258mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.5 snowfall days, and 44.49" (1130mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Saratoga Springs?

January and December bring Saratoga Springs's average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

How cold is it in December?

Saratoga Springs in December has an average high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Saratoga Springs, Utah, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saratoga Springs, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Saratoga Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

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 5:11 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saratoga Springs have in December?

In Saratoga Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saratoga Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average temperature in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average pressure in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average wind speed in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average humidity in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average rainfall in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average snowfall in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saratoga Springs, 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 24min).

  • 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average UV index in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Saratoga Springs, 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
Saratoga Springs, UT

Average visibility in December - Saratoga Springs, 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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