December weather forecast
Blue River, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blue River, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.7°F (-17.4°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 21.2°F (-6°C) and lows of 0.7°F (-17.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Blue River, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.4 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Blue River, in December, during 17.6 snowfall days, 10.83" (275mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158 snowfall days, and 118.82" (3018mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Blue River is 5.5h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high temperatures of 21.2°F (-6°C) and lows of 0.7°F (-17.4°C), December is the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Blue River, is 21.2°F (-6°C) and the average low-temperature is 0.7°F (-17.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.6 days. Throughout December, 10.83" (275mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Blue River?

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

How many hours of daylight does Blue River have in December?

In Blue River, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blue River have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Blue River is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Blue River, CO

Average temperature in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (0.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Blue River, CO

Average pressure in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Blue River, CO

Average wind speed in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Blue River, CO

Average humidity in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Blue River, CO

Average rainfall in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Blue River, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blue River, CO

Average snowfall in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (19.69").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.24").

Average snowfall days in December
Blue River, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (22.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blue River, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blue River, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blue River, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Blue River, CO

Average UV index in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Blue River, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Blue River, CO

Average visibility in December - Blue River, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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