December weather forecast
Divide, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Divide, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and an average high of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Divide, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Divide, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Divide, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.5 snowfall days, and 62.48" (1587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Divide, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Divide, is 33.8°F (1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Divide, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Divide, during December, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Divide, CO

Average temperature in December - Divide, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Divide, CO

Average pressure in December - Divide, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Divide, CO

Average wind speed in December - Divide, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Divide, CO

Average humidity in December - Divide, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Divide, CO

Average rainfall in December - Divide, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Divide, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Divide, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Divide, CO

Average snowfall in December - Divide, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (12.52").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Divide, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Divide, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Divide, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Divide, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Divide, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Divide, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Divide, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Divide, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Divide, CO

Average visibility in December - Divide, 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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