Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December stands out as Golden's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In December, in Golden, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Golden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Golden. In Golden, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 5.04" (128mm) of snow. In Golden, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.8 days and aggregates up to 49.41" (1255mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Golden, Colorado.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Golden, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Golden, the average sunshine in December is 7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Golden, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Golden, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Golden, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Golden, CO
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Golden, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Golden, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Golden, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 5.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Golden, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Golden, 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: 7h and 0min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Golden, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Golden, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Golden, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Golden, 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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