December weather forecast
Joes, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Joes, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Joes sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Joes, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Joes, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.4 days and collects up to 12.52" (318mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Joes, the average sunshine in December 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

In Joes, in December, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Joes, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Joes have in December?

In Joes, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:36 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Joes have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months with 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Joes, CO

Average temperature in December - Joes, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Joes, CO

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Joes, CO

Average wind speed in December - Joes, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Joes, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Joes, CO

Average rainfall in December - Joes, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Joes, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Joes, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Joes, CO

Average snowfall in December - Joes, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Joes, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Joes, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Joes, 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: 6h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Joes, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Joes, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Joes, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Joes, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Joes, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

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
Joes, CO

Average visibility in December - Joes, 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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