December weather forecast
Ignacio, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ignacio, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). In Ignacio, an average nighttime temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Ignacio, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ignacio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.6 days and collects up to 15.91" (404mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Ignacio experiences an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ignacio, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ignacio, Colorado, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Ignacio, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ignacio have in December?

In Ignacio, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ignacio have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Ignacio?

In Ignacio, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ignacio, CO

Average temperature in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ignacio, CO

Average pressure in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"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
Ignacio, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ignacio, CO

Average humidity in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Ignacio, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Ignacio, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ignacio, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ignacio, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ignacio, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ignacio, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ignacio, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ignacio, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Ignacio, CO

Average visibility in December - Ignacio, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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