December weather forecast
Cody, WY

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Weather in December

December culminates the year with full-fledged winter in Cody, Wyoming, echoing January's cold and snowy conditions. The frequency of snowfall is second only to February's record, painting the city white all month long. Chilly days and freezing nights dominate the month's weather pattern, with cloudy skies being a common occurrence. As the year draws to a close, Cody lights up for the holiday season, turning the city's winter wonderland into an ethereal spectacle.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

In Cody, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cody, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.2 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

During December, Cody experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cody, Wyoming, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Cody are January and December Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cody, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cody, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cody have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Cody, WY

Average temperature in December - Cody, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Cody, WY

Average pressure in December - Cody, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cody, WY

Average wind speed in December - Cody, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cody, WY

Average humidity in December - Cody, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Cody, WY

Average rainfall in December - Cody, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Cody, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Cody, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cody, WY

Average snowfall in December - Cody, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cody, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Cody, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cody, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cody, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Cody, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cody, WY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cody, WY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Cody, WY

Average visibility in December - Cody, 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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