Weather in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States in December
In an average December, Salt Lake City sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 18°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 18°F |
| Typical low range | 5°F to 29°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
56°F
2025-12-22
Lowest
-6°F
1990-12-22
Low
Highest
41°F
2025-12-22
Lowest
-26°F
1990-12-30
Feels-like
Highest
35°F
2025-12-23
Lowest
-46°F
1990-12-30
Humidity
Highest
6.7 g/m³
2012-12-01
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1990-12-22
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2025-12-17
Lowest
3 mph
2017-12-12
Precip
Wettest
6.37 in
2010
Driest
0.27 in
1986
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