December weather forecast
Creede, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Creede, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In December, Creede experiences a temperature dip to an average of 9.5°F (-12.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Creede, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Creede, in December, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Creede, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Creede, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Creede, there are 78.8 snowfall days, and 51.85" (1317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Creede.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Creede, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Creede, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Creede, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Creede, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Creede have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Creede, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Creede is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Creede, CO

Average temperature in December - Creede, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Creede, CO

Average pressure in December - Creede, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Creede, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Creede, CO

Average humidity in December - Creede, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Creede, CO

Average rainfall in December - Creede, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Creede, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Creede, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Creede, CO

Average snowfall in December - Creede, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Creede, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Creede, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Creede, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Creede, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Creede, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Creede, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Creede, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Creede, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Creede, CO

Average visibility in December - Creede, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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