December weather forecast
Cooper, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cooper, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Cooper sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cooper, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 12.83" (326mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Cooper, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cooper. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into 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. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Cooper, December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 38.7°F (3.7°C) at the peak and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the lowest.

Is December cold?

In Cooper, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

What is the driest month in Cooper?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cooper, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cooper have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooper have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cooper, CO

Average temperature in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Cooper, CO

Average pressure in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cooper, CO

Average wind speed in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cooper, CO

Average humidity in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Cooper, CO

Average rainfall in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Cooper, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cooper, CO

Average snowfall in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cooper, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cooper, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Cooper, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cooper, CO

Average UV index in December - Cooper, 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
Cooper, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Cooper, CO

Average visibility in December - Cooper, 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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