December weather forecast
Frederick, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Frederick, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Frederick is 61%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Frederick, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. In Frederick, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 27.44" (697mm) of snow.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Frederick?

December is the month when Frederick, Colorado, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

How cold is December in Frederick?

In December, in Frederick, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Frederick?

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

What is the driest month in Frederick?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Frederick?

In Frederick, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Frederick?

In Frederick, Colorado, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frederick?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Frederick?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frederick have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Frederick, Colorado, is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Frederick?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Frederick?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Frederick, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Frederick, CO

Average temperature in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Frederick, CO

Average pressure in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Frederick, CO

Average wind speed in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Frederick, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Frederick, CO

Average rainfall in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Frederick, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frederick, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frederick, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Frederick, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Frederick, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Frederick, CO

Average UV index in December - Frederick, 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
Frederick, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Frederick, CO

Average visibility in December - Frederick, 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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