December weather forecast
Idledale, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Idledale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Idledale'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 in Idledale is 64%.

Rainfall

In Idledale, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Idledale, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Idledale. In Idledale, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Idledale, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.8 days and aggregates up to 49.41" (1255mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Idledale, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Idledale. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Idledale?

Idledale's December weather reaches an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in Idledale in December?

The high-temperature in Idledale, Colorado, during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Idledale?

In Idledale, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Idledale?

In Idledale, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Idledale?

In Idledale, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Idledale?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

The average day length in December in Idledale is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Idledale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Idledale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Idledale, Colorado, is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Idledale?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Idledale, Colorado.

How high is the UV index in December in Idledale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Idledale, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Idledale, CO

Average temperature in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average pressure in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average wind speed in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average humidity in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average rainfall in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average snowfall in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average UV index in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Idledale, 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
Idledale, CO

Average visibility in December - Idledale, 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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