Weather in Salt Lake City in December
In an average December, Salt Lake City sees a daily high around 37°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 37°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 10°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2025-12-22
Lowest
1°F
1990-12-22
Low
Highest
55°F
2025-12-22
Lowest
-17°F
1990-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
2025-12-22
Lowest
-32°F
1990-12-23
Humidity
Highest
6.7 g/m³
2025-12-25
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1990-12-23
Wind
Highest
16 mph
2012-12-02
Lowest
2 mph
2001-12-26
Gust
Highest
51 mph
2017-12-03
Lowest
5 mph
2001-12-30
Precip
Wettest
7.74 in
1983
Driest
0.31 in
2011
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