December weather forecast
Buffalo Creek, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). During December, Buffalo Creek's temperature averages to a subzero cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Buffalo Creek is 68%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo Creek, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buffalo Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.5 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Buffalo Creek, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Buffalo Creek, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 47.28" (1201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Buffalo Creek is 6.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Buffalo Creek in December?

In Buffalo Creek, 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.3°F (-9.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo Creek?

In Buffalo Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How much does it rain in Buffalo Creek in December?

In Buffalo Creek, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Buffalo Creek in December?

In Buffalo Creek, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo Creek?

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

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Creek have in December?

The average day length in December in Buffalo Creek is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Buffalo Creek?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo Creek have in December?

In Buffalo Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Creek?

The months with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Buffalo Creek?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Buffalo Creek is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average temperature in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average humidity in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo Creek, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average UV index in December - Buffalo Creek, 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
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo Creek, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are September, October and November (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo Creek, CO

Average visibility in December - Buffalo Creek, 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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