December weather forecast
Pinedale, WY

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Weather in December

As the curtain falls on the year, Pinedale is enwrapped in bitter cold with temperatures dive down between 5°F (-15°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Bearing the brunt of biting winds gusting at 9.4mph (15.1km/h), residents have no respite from the biting cold and the treacherous weather. Bathed in weak sunlight for mere 6.4 hours a day, the daylight hours plummet to an annual low of just 9.1 hours. Add to the mix, snowfall is frequent and spans on an average, 14.5 days of the month. Despite this, the severe cold creates a picturesque winter landscape, painting the entire town white, bidding adieu to the year under a shroud of snow.

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 5°F (-15°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Pinedale, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pinedale, there are 89 snowfall days, and 43.43" (1103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pinedale is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pinedale. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is Pinedale's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and lows of 5°F (-15°C).

How cold is December?

During December, Pinedale experiences an average high-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 5°F (-15°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Pinedale is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pinedale, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is 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.

How many hours of daylight does Pinedale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pinedale have in December?

In Pinedale, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pinedale, WY

Average temperature in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pinedale, WY

Average pressure in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pinedale, WY

Average wind speed in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pinedale, WY

Average humidity in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Pinedale, WY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Pinedale, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pinedale, WY

Average snowfall in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pinedale, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinedale, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Pinedale, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Pinedale, WY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pinedale, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Pinedale, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Pinedale, WY

Average visibility in December - Pinedale, 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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