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In 2022, the continental United States experienced its , according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their in the same month. The year prior, July marked the .

Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.

compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in Utah since 1895 using data from the . Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#9. December 2023 (tie)
- Average temperature: 32.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 43.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 22°F
- Total precipitation: 0.58"

#9. December 1946 (tie)
- Average temperature: 32.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 41.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 23.4°F
- Total precipitation: 1.29"

#8. December 1933
- Average temperature: 32.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 43.2°F
- Monthly low temperature: 22.2°F
- Total precipitation: 1.14"

#7. December 1950
- Average temperature: 32.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 42.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 23.5°F
- Total precipitation: 0.82"

#5. December 1977 (tie)
- Average temperature: 33.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 43.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 23.5°F
- Total precipitation: 1.13"

#5. December 1939 (tie)
- Average temperature: 33.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 46°F
- Monthly low temperature: 21.2°F
- Total precipitation: 0.26"

#3. December 2024 (tie)
- Average temperature: 33.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 44.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 22.7°F
- Total precipitation: 0.65"

#3. December 1958 (tie)
- Average temperature: 33.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 46°F
- Monthly low temperature: 21.5°F
- Total precipitation: 0.31"

#2. December 1980
- Average temperature: 34.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 45.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 23°F
- Total precipitation: 0.41"

#1. December 1917
- Average temperature: 35.4°F
- Monthly high temperature: 47.4°F
- Monthly low temperature: 23.4°F
- Total precipitation: 0.26"