December weather forecast
Wheatland, WY

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Weather in December

December wraps up the year in Wheatland with the winter season in full swing. Average high temperature drops further to a chilly 35.1°F (1.7°C). However, the city does not let the winter cold dampen the holiday spirit. Even though daylight hours are now at their lowest, indexing 9.2 hours, Wheatland's festive ambiance illuminates the city. Snowfall during the holiday season not only adds a touch of magic and charm to the city but also a sense of completion to another year of diverse weather patterns.

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Wheatland, Wyoming, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.9 rainfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Wheatland. In Wheatland, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.2 snowfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Wheatland reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 35.1°F (1.7°C) at the peak and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Wheatland, Wyoming, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheatland, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Wheatland is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheatland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

When is 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Wheatland, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheatland, WY

Average rainfall in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheatland, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheatland, WY

Average UV index in December - Wheatland, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Wheatland, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Wheatland, 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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