December weather forecast
Upton, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Upton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and max 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Upton notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Upton is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Upton. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Upton, in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Upton, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.3 days and aggregates up to 41.38" (1051mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Upton, Wyoming, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Upton's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) to a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is December?

During December, Upton experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Upton, in December, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:30 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Upton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Upton.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Upton, WY

Average temperature in December - Upton, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Upton, WY

Average pressure in December - Upton, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Upton, WY

Average wind speed in December - Upton, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Upton, WY

Average humidity in December - Upton, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Upton, WY

Average rainfall in December - Upton, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Upton, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Upton, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Upton, WY

Average snowfall in December - Upton, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Upton, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Upton, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Upton, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Upton, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Upton, WY

Average UV index in December - Upton, 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
Upton, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Upton, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Upton, WY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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