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Salt Lake City weather in December (Utah, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Salt Lake City in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Salt Lake City typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Salt Lake City in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Salt Lake City. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salt Lake City climate page with graphs.

 

Salt Lake City, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 115 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Salt Lake City in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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