Monthly climate guide
Salt Lake City weather in December
With highs near 1°C (33°F) and lows around -8°C (17°F), December feels freezing in Salt Lake City. Rainfall averages about 52 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 7°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Seasonally, December counts as early winter in Salt Lake City.
- Salt Lake City is usually about 2°C warmer than Park City, 40 km away, in December.
- December is among Salt Lake City's three coolest months.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -8°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
Avg high
1°C
33°F
Avg low
-8°C
17°F
Rainfall
52 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Salt Lake City weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 32°F | -9°C / 16°F | 56 mm | 83% | 57% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | -6°C / 21°F | 43 mm | 76% | 61% |
| March | 9°C / 47°F | -1°C / 30°F | 55 mm | 66% | 63% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 33°F | 67 mm | 61% | 60% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 42°F | 67 mm | 57% | 57% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 11°C / 52°F | 21 mm | 44% | 33% |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 16°C / 61°F | 18 mm | 41% | 40% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 16°C / 60°F | 24 mm | 37% | 38% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 11°C / 52°F | 44 mm | 43% | 36% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 38°F | 36 mm | 52% | 40% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | -2°C / 29°F | 42 mm | 63% | 52% |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | -8°C / 17°F | 52 mm | 78% | 59% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Salt Lake City →Other United States cities in December
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Salt Lake City weather in December. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/usa/salt-lake-city/december
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/usa/salt-lake-city/december">Salt Lake City weather in December</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/usa/salt-lake-city" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Salt Lake City weather in December"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/usa/salt-lake-city/december">Salt Lake City weather in December</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Salt Lake City in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
December is cool in Salt Lake City, with highs around 1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Salt Lake City in December?
Average highs are about 1°C (33°F) and average lows about -8°C (17°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in December?
Salt Lake City typically gets around 52 mm of rain in December — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Salt Lake City (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.