December weather forecast
De Beque, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in De Beque, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°F (0°C) and min 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). De Beque experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 15.8°F (-9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In De Beque, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In De Beque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated. In De Beque, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.1 days and aggregates up to 49.21" (1250mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in De Beque. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32°F (0°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C) respectively. 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 July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In De Beque, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In De Beque, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in De Beque in December?

In De Beque, during December, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

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 De Beque have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in De Beque?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
De Beque, CO

Average temperature in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
De Beque, CO

Average pressure in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
De Beque, CO

Average wind speed in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
De Beque, CO

Average humidity in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
De Beque, CO

Average rainfall in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
De Beque, CO

Average rainfall days in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
De Beque, CO

Average snowfall in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
De Beque, CO

Average snowfall days in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
De Beque, CO

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
De Beque, CO

Average sunshine days in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
De Beque, CO

Average UV index in December - De Beque, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
De Beque, CO

Average cloud cover in December - De Beque, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
De Beque, CO

Average visibility in December - De Beque, 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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