Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
40°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Salt Lake City
United States · North America
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
40°F
Lows around 26°F
Precipitation
9 days/mo
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
7.1 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 31° and nights feel near 21°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
39%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 37°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain18%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday38°F
Rain19%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon37°F
Rain16%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening33°F
Rain16%
Cloud57%
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 | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | 10 | 7.4 | 74 |
| Feb | 45 | 28 | 1.8 | 8 | 8.5 | 68 |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 2.0 | 9 | 10.1 | 59 |
| Apr | 64 | 41 | 2.6 | 11 | 11.4 | 55 |
| May | 74 | 50 | 2.0 | 8 | 12.7 | 52 |
| Jun | 86 | 59 | 0.9 | 4 | 14.1 | 42 |
| Jul | 95 | 68 | 0.3 | 3 | 14.1 | 37 |
| Aug | 92 | 66 | 0.7 | 4 | 12.9 | 39 |
| Sep | 82 | 56 | 1.3 | 5 | 11.6 | 47 |
| Oct | 67 | 45 | 1.8 | 7 | 9.8 | 57 |
| Nov | 52 | 34 | 1.6 | 8 | 8.1 | 66 |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.0 | 9 | 7.1 | 73 |
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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: Aug 7, 2026
Data & methodology