December weather forecast
Burlington, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Burlington, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Burlington's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Burlington are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.3 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burlington. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Burlington, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Burlington, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 41.2°F (5.1°C) and lows at 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold does it get in December?

In Burlington, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Burlington, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Burlington, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in December?

The average day length in December in Burlington is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Burlington, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, CO

Average temperature in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Burlington, CO

Average pressure in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burlington, CO

Average wind speed in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Burlington, CO

Average humidity in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Burlington, CO

Average rainfall in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burlington, CO

Average snowfall in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Burlington, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Burlington, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Burlington, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Burlington, CO

Average visibility in December - Burlington, 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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