December weather forecast
Medicine Bow, WY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

Medicine Bow's December weather reaches an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Medicine Bow is 81%.

Rainfall

In Medicine Bow, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.5 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.3 snowfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Medicine Bow, December, temperatures average a high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

During December, Medicine Bow experiences an average high-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Medicine Bow in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Medicine Bow, Wyoming, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Medicine Bow?

February and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Medicine Bow have in December?

In Medicine Bow, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Medicine Bow?

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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average pressure in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average wind speed in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average humidity in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average rainfall in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average snowfall in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average UV index in December - Medicine Bow, 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
Medicine Bow, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Medicine Bow, WY

Average visibility in December - Medicine Bow, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (5mi).

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