December weather forecast
Cortez, CO

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The bright and red rays of the setting sun over the scenic layout of hills and plains of Cortez, Colorado
The bright and red rays of the setting sun over the scenic layout of hills and plains of Cortez, Colorado

Weather in December

In December, the weather in Cortez enters the heart of winter, with temperatures plunging sharply in comparison to the previous month. The average high temperature in December goes down from November's 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a chilly 37.2°F (2.9°C). A transformative period, the cityscape quickly becomes a winter wonderland with substantial snowfall, making it a magical time to visit Cortez. Despite the cold, December, with its snow-covered beauty and holiday cheer, remains an enchanting period in the city.

Temperature

Cortez in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). Cortez sees an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In Cortez, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are January and December, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cortez are January through April, October through December. In Cortez, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.44" (189mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Cortez.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Cortez in December has an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cortez, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are January and December, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cortez, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cortez, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cortez have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cortez, CO

Average temperature in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Cortez, CO

Average pressure in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cortez, CO

Average wind speed in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Cortez, CO

Average humidity in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Cortez, CO

Average rainfall in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Cortez, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cortez, CO

Average snowfall in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cortez, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cortez, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cortez, CO

Average UV index in December - Cortez, 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
Cortez, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Cortez, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Cortez, CO

Average visibility in December - Cortez, 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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