December weather forecast
Shell, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shell, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low of 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low of 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Shell, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.91" (150mm) of snow. In Shell, during the entire year, snow falls for 113.3 days and aggregates up to 89.02" (2261mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shell, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Shell, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shell, is 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shell?

In Shell, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Shell?

In Shell, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shell, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Shell is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shell?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shell have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Shell, WY

Average temperature in December - Shell, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (2.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Shell, WY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shell, WY

Average wind speed in December - Shell, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shell, WY

Average humidity in December - Shell, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Shell, WY

Average rainfall in December - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Shell, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shell, WY

Average snowfall in December - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (19.33").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shell, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shell, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shell, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Shell, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Shell, WY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Shell, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Shell, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Shell, WY

Average visibility in December - Shell, WY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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