December weather forecast
Dotsero, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dotsero, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In Dotsero, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frigid cold 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Dotsero is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dotsero, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dotsero, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.9 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Dotsero. In Dotsero, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 11.81" (300mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dotsero, there are 99 snowfall days, and 71.06" (1805mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dotsero is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Dotsero, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Dotsero, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dotsero?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dotsero, records 27.5°F (-2.5°C), while the low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dotsero?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dotsero, Colorado, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Dotsero in December?

In Dotsero, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dotsero in December?

In Dotsero, Colorado, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 11.81" (300mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dotsero?

The month with the shortest days in Dotsero is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dotsero have in December?

In Dotsero, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dotsero?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dotsero, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dotsero?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dotsero is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dotsero?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dotsero, Colorado, are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Dotsero?

In Dotsero, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dotsero, CO

Average temperature in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dotsero, CO

Average pressure in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dotsero, CO

Average wind speed in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dotsero, CO

Average humidity in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Dotsero, CO

Average rainfall in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Dotsero, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dotsero, CO

Average snowfall in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.74").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dotsero, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Dotsero, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dotsero, CO

Average UV index in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dotsero, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Dotsero, CO

Average visibility in December - Dotsero, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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