December weather forecast
Colorado City, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Colorado City, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low temperature of 23°F (-5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

In Colorado City, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Colorado City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.5 days and collects up to 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Colorado City, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.9 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Colorado City, Colorado, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Colorado City, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Colorado City is 59%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colorado City, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Colorado City, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colorado City, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Colorado City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colorado City, CO

Average temperature in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Colorado City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colorado City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 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 February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colorado City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Colorado City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Colorado City, CO

Average visibility in December - Colorado 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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