December weather forecast
Apache City, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Apache City, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Apache City observes an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Apache City, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Apache City, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Apache City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Apache City are January through June, September through December. In Apache City, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.14" (156mm) of snow. In Apache City, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.4 days and aggregates up to 53.07" (1348mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Apache City, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Apache City, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Apache City is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Apache City. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Apache City?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Apache City, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Apache City?

The average relative humidity in December in Apache City, Colorado, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Apache City in December?

In December, in Apache City, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Apache City?

In Apache City, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Apache City?

The month with the shortest days in Apache City, Colorado, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Apache City, Colorado, is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Apache City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Apache City, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Apache City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Apache City, Colorado, is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Apache City?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Apache City.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Apache City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Apache City, CO

Average temperature in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Apache City, CO

Average pressure in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Apache City, CO

Average wind speed in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Apache City, CO

Average humidity in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Apache City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Apache City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Apache City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Apache City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Apache City, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Apache City, CO
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Apache City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Apache City, CO

Average UV index in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Apache City, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Apache City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Apache City, CO

Average visibility in December - Apache City, CO
  • 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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