December weather forecast
Cheyenne Wells, CO

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

In Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cheyenne Wells, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Cheyenne Wells, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.3 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cheyenne Wells, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Cheyenne Wells, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cheyenne Wells, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cheyenne Wells, records 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Cheyenne Wells?

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 much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cheyenne Wells, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheyenne Wells have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average temperature in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average pressure in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average wind speed in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average humidity in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average rainfall in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average snowfall in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average UV index in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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
Cheyenne Wells, CO

Average visibility in December - Cheyenne Wells, 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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