Salt Lake City Weather in December

What's the weather like in Salt Lake City (Utah) in December 2024?

The climate in Salt Lake City during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Salt Lake City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

Salt Lake City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.1°C 37.5°F
Nightly temperature -6.9°C 19.7°F
Average temperature -1.9°C 28.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 38 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Salt Lake City with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City average temperature in December

December rainfall

Salt Lake City average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Salt Lake City average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salt Lake City in December 2024.

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Salt Lake City weather stats

Salt Lake City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: July 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 13.1hrs
Coldest month: January 1.9°C 35.4°F
Wettest month: April 55mm 2.2ins
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