December weather forecast
Burns, WY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Burns, Wyoming, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In December, in Burns, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116 rainfall days, and 14.57" (370mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burns, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Burns, Wyoming, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Burns, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in Burns in December?

In Burns, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Burns?

In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Burns have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burns, WY

Average temperature in December - Burns, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Burns, WY

Average pressure in December - Burns, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burns, WY

Average wind speed in December - Burns, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Burns, WY

Average humidity in December - Burns, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Burns, WY

Average rainfall in December - Burns, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Burns, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Burns, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burns, WY

Average snowfall in December - Burns, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burns, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Burns, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burns, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burns, WY
  • 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burns, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Burns, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Burns, WY

Average UV index in December - Burns, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Burns, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Burns, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Burns, WY

Average visibility in December - Burns, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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