The month in detail
What to expect in December
Off-season for skiing Park City — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
December ranks 9 out of 12 months in Park City. Compared to November: −5°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-10°
Daylight
9.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Park City is July (9.3/10), 5.3 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Park City
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Park City
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 28%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude2130 m
🎿Ski area2130 → 3048 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
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Other destinations in December
If December doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
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Location
Where is Park City ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
United StatesAlpine mountain climate climate with a 9.3 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.65°N · 111.50°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Park City?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.0/10). For hiking/summer: September (8.7/10, 22.0°C).
Can you ski in Park City in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.8/10. Cold temperatures (-1°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Park City in summer?
In September, temperatures average 22.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Park City?
April is the wettest month with April has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Park City in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Park City (low), with about 9.1h of daylight. No protection needed.