December weather forecast
Hillsdale, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillsdale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

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

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hillsdale, 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

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hillsdale, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Hillsdale, Wyoming, during the entire year, snow falls for 62 days and aggregates up to 30.51" (775mm) 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 in Hillsdale, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Hillsdale, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Hillsdale records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is December in Hillsdale?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Hillsdale is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hillsdale, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsdale have 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 Hillsdale.

How high is the UV index in December in Hillsdale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsdale, WY

Average temperature in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average pressure in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average wind speed in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average humidity in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average rainfall in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average snowfall in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

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

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average UV index in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, WY

Average visibility in December - Hillsdale, 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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