December weather forecast
Cripple Creek, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cripple Creek, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

In Cripple Creek, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In Cripple Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cripple Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.2 days and aggregates up to 42.13" (1070mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is Cripple Creek's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cripple Creek are 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cripple Creek, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cripple Creek, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cripple Creek, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cripple Creek have in December?

In Cripple Creek, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Cripple Creek, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cripple Creek, CO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cripple Creek, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average wind speed in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average humidity in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average rainfall in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average snowfall in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average UV index in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and November (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Cripple Creek, CO

Average visibility in December - Cripple Creek, 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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