December weather forecast
La Jara, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Jara, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average high of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). In the month of December, an average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In La Jara, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In La Jara, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in La Jara, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 33.8°F (1°C) and the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In La Jara, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does La Jara have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading 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
La Jara, CO

Average temperature in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in December
La Jara, CO

Average pressure in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Jara, CO

Average wind speed in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
La Jara, CO

Average humidity in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
La Jara, CO

Average rainfall in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
La Jara, CO

Average rainfall days in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Jara, CO

Average snowfall in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Jara, CO

Average snowfall days in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Jara, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Jara, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Jara, CO

Average sunshine days in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

Average UV index in December
La Jara, CO

Average UV index in December - La Jara, 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
La Jara, CO

Average cloud cover in December - La Jara, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
La Jara, CO

Average visibility in December - La Jara, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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