December weather forecast
Minturn, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Minturn, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

Minturn records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Minturn, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

Minturn in December has an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Minturn have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Minturn have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Minturn.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Minturn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
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Average temperature in December
Minturn, CA

Average temperature in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (100°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Minturn, CA

Average pressure in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Minturn, CA

Average wind speed in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Minturn, CA

Average humidity in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Minturn, CA

Average rainfall in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Minturn, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minturn, CA
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minturn, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Minturn, CA

Average UV index in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Minturn, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Minturn, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Minturn, CA

Average visibility in December - Minturn, CA
  • 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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