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
The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). Throughout the month of December, Hesperus expects an average low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).Humidity
In Hesperus, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.4 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hesperus, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 14.49" (368mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.1 snowfall days, and 74.06" (1881mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).
Average rainfall in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 14.49"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Hesperus, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Hesperus, CO
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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