December weather forecast
Colorado City, AZ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colorado City, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Colorado City, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Colorado City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 58.2 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated. In Colorado City, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 26.26" (667mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Colorado City, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Colorado City's December weather, with an average high temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Colorado City, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Colorado City is 61%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colorado City, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Colorado City, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Colorado City.

How many hours of daylight does Colorado City have in December?

In December, the average day length in Colorado City is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:25 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colorado City have in December?

In Colorado City, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average temperature in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average pressure in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average wind speed in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average humidity in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

Average rainfall in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average rainfall in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average rainfall days in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average snowfall in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average snowfall days in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average sunshine days in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average UV index in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average cloud cover in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Colorado City, AZ

Average visibility in December - Colorado City, AZ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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