December weather forecast
Summit, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Summit, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

The months of January and December bring the lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Summit, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Summit, Utah, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.4 days and collects up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 8.19" (208mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The months of January and December see the lowest levels of Summit's temperatures, averaging a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 8.19" (208mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Summit, in December, during 9.8 snowfall days, 8.19" (208mm) 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 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Summit?

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

Average temperature in December - Summit, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Summit, UT

Average pressure in December - Summit, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Summit, UT

Average wind speed in December - Summit, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Summit, UT

Average humidity in December - Summit, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in December
Summit, UT

Average rainfall in December - Summit, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Summit, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Summit, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Summit, UT

Average snowfall in December - Summit, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Summit, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Summit, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Summit, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Summit, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Summit, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Summit, UT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Summit, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Summit, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Summit, UT

Average visibility in December - Summit, UT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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