December weather forecast
Elizabeth, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elizabeth, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Elizabeth's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Elizabeth, Colorado, is 61%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Elizabeth, Colorado. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elizabeth, Colorado, are January through June, September through December. In Elizabeth, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Elizabeth, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.7 days and aggregates up to 35.51" (902mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elizabeth, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Elizabeth, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elizabeth, 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Elizabeth?

In Elizabeth, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 38.8°F (3.8°C) and reaching a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Is December cold in Elizabeth?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Elizabeth are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elizabeth?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

What is the driest month in Elizabeth?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Elizabeth?

In Elizabeth, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Elizabeth?

In Elizabeth, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elizabeth?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Elizabeth?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elizabeth?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elizabeth?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Elizabeth?

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

Average temperature in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Elizabeth, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average wind speed in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average humidity in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average rainfall in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average snowfall in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elizabeth, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Elizabeth, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Elizabeth, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Elizabeth, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Elizabeth, CO

Average visibility in December - Elizabeth, 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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