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Arches National Park weather in December (Utah, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Arches National Park in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Arches National Park includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Arches National Park in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 7 days with snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arches National Park. April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arches National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Arches National Park, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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