December weather forecast
Boone, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Boone, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 43°F (6.1°C) to a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In Boone, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Boone, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Boone, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 14.06" (357mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Boone, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

How cold does it get in December?

Boone in December has an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Boone, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Boone have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Boone have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Boone?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Boone, CO

Average temperature in December - Boone, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Boone, CO

Average pressure in December - Boone, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Boone, CO

Average wind speed in December - Boone, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Boone, CO

Average humidity in December - Boone, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Boone, CO

Average rainfall in December - Boone, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Boone, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Boone, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Boone, CO

Average snowfall in December - Boone, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Boone, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Boone, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Boone, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Boone, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Boone, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Boone, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Boone, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Boone, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Boone, CO

Average visibility in December - Boone, 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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