December weather forecast
Cheyenne, WY

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A sunny day in front of the State Capitol building in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Weather in December

As the curtain of the year begins to close, December sets in with its cold winter weather. The days get considerably shorter, and frost embellishes the windows. With a maximum temperature barely making to 34.7°F (1.5°C), the holiday season is consumed in the enveloping chill. Despite the frigid conditions, the spirit of the festivities imparts warmth and enjoyment, closing out the year on a pleasant note.

Temperature

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).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cheyenne, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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 Cheyenne, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. 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 December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Cheyenne, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Cheyenne, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cheyenne, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cheyenne, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cheyenne have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheyenne have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cheyenne, WY

Average temperature in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average pressure in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average wind speed in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average humidity in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average rainfall in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average snowfall in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average UV index in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Cheyenne, 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
Cheyenne, WY

Average visibility in December - Cheyenne, 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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