December weather forecast
Burns, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burns, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 7°F (-13.9°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C). Burns in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 7°F (-13.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.3 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Burns, in December, snow falls for 17.4 days, with typically accumulated 12.6" (320mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 103.1 snowfall days, and 76.73" (1949mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Burns, is 27°F (-2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 7°F (-13.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Burns, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Burns, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.4 days. Throughout December, 12.6" (320mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Burns is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burns have in December?

In Burns, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burns, CO

Average temperature in December - Burns, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Burns, CO

Average pressure in December - Burns, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burns, CO

Average wind speed in December - Burns, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Burns, CO

Average humidity in December - Burns, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Burns, CO

Average rainfall in December - Burns, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Burns, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Burns, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burns, CO

Average snowfall in December - Burns, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.13").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burns, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Burns, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burns, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burns, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Burns, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Burns, CO

Average UV index in December - Burns, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Burns, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Burns, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Burns, CO

Average visibility in December - Burns, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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