December weather forecast
Orpha, WY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Orpha, Wyoming, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Temperature

Orpha witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orpha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.9 days and collects up to 12.09" (307mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Orpha, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is Orpha's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and lows of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Orpha, Wyoming, are 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in Orpha in December?

In Orpha, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Orpha, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Orpha, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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
Orpha, WY

Average temperature in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Orpha, WY

Average pressure in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orpha, WY

Average wind speed in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Orpha, WY

Average humidity in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Orpha, WY

Average rainfall in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Orpha, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orpha, WY

Average snowfall in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orpha, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orpha, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Orpha, WY

Average UV index in December - Orpha, 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, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orpha, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Orpha, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Orpha, WY

Average visibility in December - Orpha, 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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