December could be a good time to visit Salt Lake City, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +37°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in December. However, expect about 11 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-17°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Salt Lake City in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +45°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +12°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +45°F.
Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in December?
Salt Lake City is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +23°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Salt Lake City, here is the comparison with other months:
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Climate in Salt Lake City in December
Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+37°F
+36°F
Min. temperature
-2°F
-17°F
-13°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+61°F
+55°F
Rainfall
38 mm
25 mm
27 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
75%
76%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1021 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
5
3
3
Cloudy days
13
13
13
Rainy days
7
4
3
Snowy days
6
11
11
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 25 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 3 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Salt Lake City in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Salt Lake City is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 42 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salt Lake City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 11 mm, with a 6% chance of snow on a typical day.
December is one of the snowiest months in Salt Lake City.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Salt Lake City?
This is the weather in Salt Lake City in December 2023:
1 December
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+35°F
2 December
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+41°F
3 December
🌧️
+43°F
4 December
🌧️
+51°F
5 December
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+57°F
6 December
☀️
+58°F
7 December
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+52°F
8 December
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+42°F
9 December
🌨️
+37°F
10 December
☁️
+42°F
11 December
☁️
+45°F
12 December
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+40°F
13 December
☀️
+47°F
14 December
☀️
+45°F
15 December
🌫️
+46°F
16 December
🌫️
+44°F
17 December
🌫️
+38°F
18 December
🌫️
+38°F
19 December
🌫️
+52°F
20 December
☁️
+54°F
21 December
☁️
+54°F
22 December
☁️
+54°F
23 December
☁️
+47°F
24 December
☁️
+36°F
25 December
☀️
+36°F
26 December
☀️
+36°F
27 December
☁️
+42°F
28 December
🌫️
+44°F
29 December
🌫️
+48°F
30 December
☁️
+48°F
31 December
🌫️
+45°F
In December 2023 Salt Lake City had 6 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salt Lake City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salt Lake City in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+57°F) and the highest in 2021 (+67°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 885 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City in December:
Is December a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It’s always a good time to visit Salt Lake City, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Salt Lake City in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Salt Lake City rainy in December?
Salt Lake City is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Salt Lake City in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salt Lake City in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Salt Lake City in December?
The normal prices to fly to Salt Lake City is $195 - $195. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
