What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in December?

In December, Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 31 mm.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in December

Phoenix is the better pick in December — 81 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, muggy air.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City — December climate, side by side

	Phoenix	Salt Lake City
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	18°C	1°C
Avg high / low	21° / 9°	5° / -4°
Rainfall	19 mm	31 mm
Rainy days	3	5
Humidity	52%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	54	57

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in December — FAQ

Is December better in Phoenix or Salt Lake City?: Phoenix is the better pick in December — 81 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in December?: In December, Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 31 mm.