Provo, UT weather in December
Expect cold, snowy weather in Provo in December, with highs near 41°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 11.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in Provo. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.2 in
- snow on the ground 12 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:29 am / 5:01 pm | 7:49 am / 5:10 pm |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 9.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am28°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am29°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Salt Lake City Intl Airport (41 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 20% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 64%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more12 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry December brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.2 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20201995: average high 47°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 34°F
- Wettest December2010: 5.7 in
- Driest December2011: 0.09 in
- Highest reading72°F (December 1, 1995)
- Lowest reading-2°F (December 24, 1998)
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 | 53°F | 41°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 24°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 9.4 h | 9.7 h |
Highs change by -12°F from November and 0°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Springdale, UT222 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT161 mi · high 44°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Park City, UT30 mi · high 34°F · 8 wet days
How Provo ranks in December
- Normal high276th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days183rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days285th most of 340
What to pack for Provo in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 995 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Provo in December?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -2°F (December 24, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Provo in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.09 in).
Does it snow in Provo in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 11.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 12 days.
Is December a good time to visit Provo?
December ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Provo (32 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Provo Byu (USC00427064), 0.9 mi NNE of the city center, 4,570 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Salt Lake City Intl Airport (USW00024127), 41 mi NNW of the city center, 4,225 ft (328 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Salt Lake City International Airport (725720-24127), 41 mi NNW of the city center, 4,227 ft (326 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.