Bryce Canyon City, UT weather in December
In December, Bryce Canyon City sees highs around 37°F and lows around 17°F: cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 15.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Bryce Canyon City. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.3 in
- snow on the ground 26 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 17°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 5:10 pm | 7:43 am / 5:19 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 9.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more26 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry December brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202017: average high 47°F
- Coolest December1992: average high 29°F
- Wettest December2010: 3.6 in
- Driest December1999: 0.06 in
- Highest reading60°F (December 6, 1995)
- Lowest reading-13°F (December 14, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 37°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 17°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.6 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -9°F from November and 0°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Springdale, UT57 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV194 mi · high 57°F · 3 wet days
How Bryce Canyon City ranks in December
- Normal high320th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days89th driest of 378
What to pack for Bryce Canyon City in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 37°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 26 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 1181 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bryce Canyon City in December?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -13°F (most recently on December 14, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon City in December?
About 6 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (3.6 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Bryce Canyon City in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 15.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 26 days.
Is December a good time to visit Bryce Canyon City?
December ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bryce Canyon City (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs (USC00421008), 2.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7,890 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).