Early winter · Weather & things to do
Park City in December
This is the coldest month in Park City: highs average 30°F (-1°C) and lows 13°F (-11°C), with about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 47/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 13°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What December feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 30°F (-1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 13°F (-11°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 2.3 in (59 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 06 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 06 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 54/100 in November to 47/100.
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 13°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Park City in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Egyptian Theatre
1926 Egyptian Revival theater on Main Street, hosting concerts, comedy and Sundance screenings.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Utah Olympic Park
The 2002 Winter Olympics sliding and ski-jumping venue, with public bobsled rides and a free museum.
Park City Museum
Main Street museum in the old City Hall, covering silver mining and skiing, with the original territorial jail below.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
High West Saloon
Ski-in whiskey saloon and restaurant in a restored livery stable and garage at the foot of the Quittin' Time run.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Main Street
Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter.
Nearby in December
- Salt Lake City in December~22 mi · highs 37°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in December~163 mi · highs 42°F, 0.8 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in December~167 mi · highs 42°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Canyonlands in December~182 mi · highs 40°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, drier
These averages also cover Big Cottonwood Canyon.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,364 m to Park City's ~2,114 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Park City in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Park City?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 47/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Park City in December?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°C) and average lows 13°F (-11°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Park City in December?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 20.3 in (516 mm).
What should I pack for Park City in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 13°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Park City
Routes in season in December
- Salt Lake City & Park City Late Nov – Jan
Planning Park City in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.