December weather forecast
Greenwood, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Greenwood, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Greenwood, Colorado, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In December, in Greenwood, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Greenwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.5 days and collects up to 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Greenwood, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Greenwood, there are 33.9 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Greenwood, the average sunshine in December is 7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Greenwood, Colorado, reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 41.5°F (5.3°C) at the peak and 23°F (-5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December?

Greenwood in December has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Greenwood, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Greenwood?

In Greenwood, Colorado, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Greenwood have in December?

In Greenwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenwood have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greenwood, CO

Average temperature in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenwood, CO

Average pressure in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Greenwood, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenwood, CO

Average humidity in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenwood, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenwood, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenwood, CO

Average snowfall in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greenwood, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 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, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenwood, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenwood, CO

Average UV index in December - Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Greenwood, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Greenwood, CO

Average visibility in December - Greenwood, 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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