December weather forecast
Capulin, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Capulin, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). During the nights in December, Capulin experiences a consistent average temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Capulin, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Capulin, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.9 days and aggregates up to 22.6" (574mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Capulin in December?

In Capulin, 33.8°F (1°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Capulin?

In Capulin, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

What is the driest month in Capulin?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Capulin in December?

In Capulin, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Capulin?

In Capulin, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Capulin?

December has the shortest days of the year in Capulin, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Capulin have in December?

In Capulin, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Capulin?

On the first day of December in Capulin, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Capulin have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Capulin?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Capulin.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Capulin?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Capulin is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Capulin, CO

Average temperature in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in December
Capulin, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Capulin, CO

Average wind speed in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Capulin, CO

Average humidity in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Capulin, CO

Average rainfall in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Capulin, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Capulin, CO

Average snowfall in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Capulin, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 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
Capulin, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Capulin, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Capulin, CO

Average UV index in December - Capulin, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Capulin, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Capulin, CO

Average visibility in December - Capulin, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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