December weather forecast
Kit Carson, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kit Carson, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 41.2°F (5.1°C) at the peak and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) at the low.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Kit Carson, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kit Carson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.3 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Kit Carson, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold is it in Kit Carson in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kit Carson, is 41.2°F (5.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kit Carson, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kit Carson, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kit Carson have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kit Carson?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average temperature in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average pressure in December - Kit Carson, 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 (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average wind speed in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average humidity in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average rainfall in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average snowfall in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average UV index in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Kit Carson, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Kit Carson, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Kit Carson, CO

Average visibility in December - Kit Carson, 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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