Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
47°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Moab
United States · North America
Cold days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
47°F
Lows around 28°F
Precipitation
5 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
16%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 37° and nights feel near 22°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 37°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning37°F
Rain8%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday44°F
Rain8%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon43°F
Rain7%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening37°F
Rain7%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 26 | 0.9 | 6 | 8.3 | 65 |
| Feb | 53 | 32 | 0.9 | 6 | 9.4 | 56 |
| Mar | 64 | 40 | 1.0 | 6 | 10.6 | 43 |
| Apr | 73 | 47 | 0.8 | 5 | 12.0 | 32 |
| May | 83 | 56 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.1 | 27 |
| Jun | 94 | 66 | 0.4 | 2 | 14.1 | 21 |
| Jul | 99 | 73 | 0.5 | 3 | 13.7 | 27 |
| Aug | 96 | 70 | 0.9 | 5 | 12.6 | 34 |
| Sep | 87 | 61 | 1.1 | 5 | 11.8 | 36 |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 1.1 | 5 | 10.2 | 43 |
| Nov | 59 | 37 | 0.9 | 4 | 9.2 | 50 |
| Dec | 47 | 28 | 0.9 | 5 | 8.2 | 62 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology