December weather forecast
Chama, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Chama, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chama, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Chama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.2 days and collects up to 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Chama, Colorado. In Chama, in December, during 9.7 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chama, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 28.58" (726mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Chama, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chama. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chama?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Chama, is 32.2°F (0.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chama?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Chama in December?

In Chama, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chama in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chama?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chama, Colorado.

What is the average length of the day in December in Chama?

The average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chama?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chama?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Chama?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Chama?

In Chama, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Chama, CO

Average temperature in December - Chama, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Chama, CO

Average pressure in December - Chama, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chama, CO

Average wind speed in December - Chama, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Chama, CO

Average humidity in December - Chama, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Chama, CO

Average rainfall in December - Chama, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Chama, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Chama, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chama, CO

Average snowfall in December - Chama, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chama, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Chama, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chama, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chama, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Chama, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Chama, CO

Average UV index in December - Chama, 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
Chama, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Chama, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Chama, CO

Average visibility in December - Chama, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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