December weather forecast
Cope, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cope, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.9°F (4.4°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Cope, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 12.52" (318mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cope, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cope is 6.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

During the coldest month in Cope, December, temperatures average a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cope, records 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cope, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cope have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:37 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cope 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Cope, CO

Average temperature in December - Cope, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Cope, CO

Average pressure in December - Cope, 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 (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cope, CO

Average wind speed in December - Cope, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cope, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Cope, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Cope, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Cope, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cope, CO

Average snowfall in December - Cope, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cope, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Cope, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cope, 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: 6h and 3min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cope, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Cope, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cope, CO

Average UV index in December - Cope, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Cope, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Cope, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Cope, CO

Average visibility in December - Cope, 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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