Springdale, UT weather in December
Springdale is chilly in December, with some rain: highs average 53°F and nights drop to about 29°F. Expect about 7 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in. This is the depth of winter in Springdale.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:27 am / 5:14 pm | 7:45 am / 5:24 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 9.7 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)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry December brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202017: average high 60°F
- Coolest December1992: average high 48°F
- Wettest December2016: 3.6 in
- Driest December2017: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading74°F (December 1, 1995)
- Lowest reading-4°F (December 9, 2013)
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 | 64°F | 53°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 29°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.7 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -11°F from November and +1°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Sedona, AZ175 mi · high 58°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV138 mi · high 57°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT57 mi · high 37°F · 6 wet days
How Springdale ranks in December
- Normal high180th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days96th driest of 378
What to pack for Springdale in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 53°F
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 747 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springdale in December?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -4°F (December 9, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Springdale in December?
About 7 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2017, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Springdale in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is December a good time to visit Springdale?
December ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springdale (45 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Zion NP (USC00429717), 1.7 mi NE of the city center, 4,038 ft (131 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).