December weather forecast
Commerce City, CO

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Weather in December

The year ends with December, the coldest month after January with the average temperature falling to 41.2°F (5.1°C). Snowfalls become a regular occurrence, dressing the city in a white blanket. The shortest daylight hours occur in this month, matching the winter mood. December is colder than November but drier as well, with an average of 0.08" (2mm) of rainfall. The winter wonderland that Commerce City turns into is a delightful sight to behold.

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Commerce City, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Commerce City?

In Commerce City, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Commerce City, is 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Commerce City, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Commerce City, in December, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Commerce City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Commerce City, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Commerce City, CO

Average wind speed in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Commerce City, CO

Average humidity in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Commerce City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Commerce City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Commerce City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Commerce City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Commerce 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: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Commerce City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Commerce City, CO

Average UV index in December - Commerce 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
Commerce City, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Commerce City, CO

Average visibility in December - Commerce 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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