December weather forecast
Minturn, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minturn, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Nighttime temperature in Minturn experiences an average drop to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Minturn, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Minturn, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Minturn, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Minturn in December?

In December, in Minturn, the average high-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Minturn, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Minturn?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Minturn, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Minturn, AR

Average temperature in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Minturn, AR

Average pressure in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Minturn, AR

Average wind speed in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Minturn, AR

Average humidity in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Minturn, AR

Average rainfall in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Minturn, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minturn, AR

Average snowfall in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Minturn, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minturn, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minturn, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Minturn, AR

Average UV index in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Minturn, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Minturn, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Minturn, AR

Average visibility in December - Minturn, AR
  • 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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