December weather forecast
Elba, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elba, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

In Elba, Colorado, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 38.5°F (3.6°C) and reaching a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In Elba, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Elba, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.1 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elba, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 14.13" (359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
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. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 38.5°F (3.6°C) at the peak and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at the low.

How cold is it in December?

In Elba, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elba?

In Elba, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elba, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Elba, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Elba have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elba have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elba, CO

Average temperature in December - Elba, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Elba, CO

Average pressure in December - Elba, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elba, CO

Average wind speed in December - Elba, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Elba, CO

Average humidity in December - Elba, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Elba, CO

Average rainfall in December - Elba, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Elba, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Elba, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elba, CO

Average snowfall in December - Elba, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elba, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Elba, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elba, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elba, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Elba, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elba, CO

Average UV index in December - Elba, 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
Elba, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Elba, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Elba, CO

Average visibility in December - Elba, 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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