December weather forecast
Iliff, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Iliff, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Iliff, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Iliff, Colorado, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Iliff are January through May, October through December. In Iliff, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Iliff, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Iliff, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Iliff. 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: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Iliff?

With its average high temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C), December is regarded as the coldest month in Iliff.

Is it cold in Iliff during December?

The high-temperature in Iliff, Colorado, during December is 37.8°F (3.2°C) and the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Iliff?

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

How much does it rain in Iliff in December?

In Iliff, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Iliff in December?

In Iliff, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Iliff?

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 in Iliff?

In December, the average day length in Iliff is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Iliff?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Iliff have in December?

In Iliff, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Iliff?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Iliff?

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

Average temperature in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Iliff, CO

Average pressure in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Iliff, CO

Average wind speed in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in December
Iliff, CO

Average humidity in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Iliff, CO

Average rainfall in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Iliff, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iliff, CO

Average snowfall in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Iliff, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Iliff, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Iliff, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Iliff, CO

Average UV index in December - Iliff, 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
Iliff, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Iliff, CO

Average visibility in December - Iliff, 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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