December weather forecast
Fairplay, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fairplay, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

Fairplay's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) to a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

In Fairplay, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fairplay, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Fairplay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.5 days and collects up to 14.13" (359mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairplay, during the entire year, snow falls for 88 days and aggregates up to 51.5" (1308mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Fairplay is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Fairplay's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) to a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fairplay, is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fairplay, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Fairplay in December?

In Fairplay, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fairplay, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

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 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairplay have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairplay.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Fairplay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairplay, CO

Average temperature in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairplay, CO

Average pressure in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairplay, CO

Average wind speed in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairplay, CO

Average humidity in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairplay, CO

Average rainfall in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairplay, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairplay, CO

Average snowfall in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairplay, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • 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
Fairplay, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairplay, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairplay, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Fairplay, CO

Average visibility in December - Fairplay, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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