December weather forecast
Central City, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Central City, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Central City, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Central City, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 35.39" (899mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Central City, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

January through April, 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 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 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is December in Central City?

Central City in December has an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Central City?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Central City, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Central City have in December?

In Central City, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Central City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Central City, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Central City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Central City, CO

Average temperature in December - Central City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Central City, CO

Average pressure in December - Central City, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Central City, CO

Average wind speed in December - Central City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Central City, CO

Average humidity in December - Central City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Central City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Central City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Central City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Central City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Central City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Central City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

Average snowfall days in December
Central City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Central City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Central City, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Central City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Central City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Central City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Central City, CO

Average UV index in December - Central City, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Central City, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Central City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Central City, CO

Average visibility in December - Central City, 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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