December weather forecast
Broomfield, CO

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Neat and well-manicured lawns of a golf course in Broomfield, Colorado, colorful brown and golden trees amid classy homes during the fall
Neat and well-manicured lawns of a golf course in Broomfield, Colorado, colorful brown and golden trees amid classy homes during the fall

Weather in December

December marks the full arrival of winter in Broomfield. Hitting the lowest maximum temperature for the year at 39.4°F (4.1°C), December greets residents with a cold and windy climate. Fittingly, it is a month where snowfall valiantly battles with rainfall. A fall in daylight hours to a yearly low of 9.4 hours and a drop in pressure to 30.12in signal the year's end. Contrarily, Broomfield remains bright with sunshine peeking on 22.5 days, creating a picturesque winter paradise.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Broomfield, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.7 rainfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Broomfield are January through May, October through December. In Broomfield, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Broomfield, the average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Is December cold?

In December, in Broomfield, the average high-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Broomfield, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Broomfield, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Broomfield, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) 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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Broomfield have in December?

In Broomfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Broomfield, CO

Average temperature in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Broomfield, CO

Average wind speed in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Broomfield, CO

Average humidity in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Broomfield, CO

Average rainfall in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Broomfield, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Broomfield, CO

Average snowfall in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Broomfield, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Broomfield, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Broomfield, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Broomfield, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Broomfield, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Broomfield, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Broomfield, CO

Average visibility in December - Broomfield, 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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