December weather forecast
West Point, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Point, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). West Point's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In West Point, Utah, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In West Point, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.9 days and collects up to 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.4 days and aggregates up to 44.84" (1139mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in West Point, the average high-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Point, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In West Point, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In West Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Point, UT

Average temperature in December - West Point, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
West Point, UT

Average pressure in December - West Point, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Point, UT

Average wind speed in December - West Point, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in December
West Point, UT

Average humidity in December - West Point, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in December
West Point, UT

Average rainfall in December - West Point, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
West Point, UT

Average rainfall days in December - West Point, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Point, UT

Average snowfall in December - West Point, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Point, UT

Average snowfall days in December - West Point, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Point, UT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Point, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Point, UT

Average sunshine days in December - West Point, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
West Point, UT

Average UV index in December - West Point, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Point, UT

Average cloud cover in December - West Point, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
West Point, UT

Average visibility in December - West Point, 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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