December weather forecast
Bailey, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bailey, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) to Bailey.

Humidity

In Bailey, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Bailey, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.5 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Bailey, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bailey, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 47.28" (1201mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Bailey, the average high-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bailey, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bailey have in December?

In December, the average day length in Bailey is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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 threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bailey, CO

Average temperature in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Bailey, CO

Average pressure in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bailey, CO

Average wind speed in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bailey, CO

Average humidity in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Bailey, CO

Average rainfall in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Bailey, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bailey, CO

Average snowfall in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bailey, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bailey, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Bailey, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Bailey, CO

Average UV index in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bailey, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Bailey, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are September, October and November (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Bailey, CO

Average visibility in December - Bailey, 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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