Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Dolores witnesses an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
In Dolores, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall in Dolores, Colorado, are January and December, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dolores, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 29.29" (744mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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
The months with the least sunshine in Dolores are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Dolores?
How many hours of daylight does Dolores have in December?
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What are the months with the least sunshine in Dolores?
How long on average sun shines in December in Dolores?
When is the lowest UV index in Dolores?
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Average temperature in December
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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
Dolores, 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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