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
The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Dove Creek's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December, Dove Creek consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Dove Creek is 69%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dove Creek are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Dove Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Dove Creek is 6.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dove Creek, Colorado, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Dove Creek have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dove Creek?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dove Creek?
How high is the UV index in December in Dove Creek?
Average temperature in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Dove Creek, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average humidity in December: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).
Average rainfall in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 8.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dove Creek, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Dove Creek, 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
Dove Creek, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Dove Creek, CO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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