Utah weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Utah this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Utah in December?
Utah is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Utah in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During December, winter is in full swing.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Vernal at -1°C to cold in Washington at 11°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Washington and -12°C in Vernal. On average, December is the coldest month of the year in Utah. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Wendover with an average of 14 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Alta with 161 mm. Park City experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 110 hours of sunlight anticipated in Park City. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Utah in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Utah climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Utah?
Park City
In December Park City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Moab
In December Moab generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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St. George
In December St. George generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Salt Lake City
In December Salt Lake City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Huntsville
In December Huntsville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Utah, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Utah?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Utah due to the typically poor weather in Park City.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Park City. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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