December weather forecast
Drake, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Drake, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Drake, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Drake, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 27.72" (704mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is it in Drake in December?

Drake in December has an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Drake, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Drake, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Drake, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Drake is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Drake, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Drake?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Drake, CO

Average temperature in December - Drake, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Drake, CO

Average pressure in December - Drake, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Drake, CO

Average wind speed in December - Drake, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Drake, CO

Average humidity in December - Drake, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Drake, CO

Average rainfall in December - Drake, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Drake, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Drake, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drake, CO

Average snowfall in December - Drake, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Drake, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Drake, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drake, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Drake, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Drake, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Drake, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Drake, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Drake, CO

Average visibility in December - Drake, 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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