December weather forecast
Hereford, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hereford, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December is Hereford's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and lows of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In Hereford, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Hereford, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hereford, there are 116 rainfall days, and 14.57" (370mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hereford, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Hereford, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hereford, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Hereford is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hereford, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hereford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index 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
Hereford, CO

Average temperature in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hereford, CO

Average pressure in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hereford, CO

Average wind speed in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hereford, CO

Average humidity in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hereford, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hereford, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hereford, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Hereford, CO

Average visibility in December - Hereford, 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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