December weather forecast
Opal, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Opal, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 10°F (-12.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Opal is 85%.

Rainfall

In Opal, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.8 rainfall days, and 11.46" (291mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Opal, Wyoming, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Opal, there are 88.9 snowfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Opal is 5.9h.

UV index

January through April, October through 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Opal?

Opal notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 10°F (-12.2°C).

How cold is December in Opal?

The high-temperature, in December, in Opal, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 10°F (-12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Opal?

In Opal, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Opal?

In December, in Opal, Wyoming, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Opal in December?

In Opal, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Opal?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Opal?

The average day length in December in Opal, Wyoming, is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Opal?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Opal?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Opal?

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 Opal?

In Opal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Opal, WY

Average temperature in December - Opal, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Opal, WY

Average pressure in December - Opal, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Opal, WY

Average wind speed in December - Opal, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Opal, WY

Average humidity in December - Opal, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).

Average rainfall in December
Opal, WY

Average rainfall in December - Opal, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Opal, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Opal, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Opal, WY

Average snowfall in December - Opal, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Opal, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Opal, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Opal, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Opal, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Opal, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Opal, WY

Average UV index in December - Opal, 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
Opal, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Opal, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Opal, WY

Average visibility in December - Opal, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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