December weather forecast
Battlement Mesa, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Battlement Mesa, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°F (0°C) and an average low of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a cold 32°F (0°C). Battlement Mesa, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

In Battlement Mesa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Battlement Mesa, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Battlement Mesa, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 10.79" (274mm) of snow. In Battlement Mesa, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.1 days and aggregates up to 49.21" (1250mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Battlement Mesa, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Battlement Mesa, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Battlement Mesa, the average high-temperature is 32°F (0°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.8°F (-9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Battlement Mesa, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Battlement Mesa, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Battlement Mesa, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Battlement Mesa, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Battlement Mesa have in December?

In Battlement Mesa, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Battlement Mesa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average temperature in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average pressure in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average wind speed in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average humidity in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average rainfall in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average snowfall in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Battlement Mesa, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average UV index in December - Battlement Mesa, 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
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Battlement Mesa, CO

Average visibility in December - Battlement Mesa, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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