December weather forecast
Briggsdale, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Briggsdale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and lows of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Briggsdale, Colorado.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Briggsdale, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Briggsdale, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Briggsdale?

In Briggsdale, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Briggsdale?

In Briggsdale, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Briggsdale, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Briggsdale have in December?

In Briggsdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average temperature in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Briggsdale, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average wind speed in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average humidity in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average rainfall in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average snowfall in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Briggsdale, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Briggsdale, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Briggsdale, CO

Average visibility in December - Briggsdale, 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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