December weather forecast
Shawnee, WY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shawnee, Wyoming, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°F (1°C) and min 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a minimum temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

In Shawnee, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Shawnee, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shawnee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.9 days and collects up to 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Shawnee, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43 snowfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Shawnee, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. 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 careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, known for its average high temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

In Shawnee, 33.8°F (1°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.2°F (-7.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Shawnee, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shawnee, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shawnee, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Shawnee, WY

Average pressure in December - Shawnee, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shawnee, WY

Average wind speed in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Shawnee, WY

Average humidity in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Shawnee, WY

Average rainfall in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Shawnee, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shawnee, WY

Average snowfall in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shawnee, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shawnee, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shawnee, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Shawnee, WY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Shawnee, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Shawnee, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Shawnee, WY

Average visibility in December - Shawnee, 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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