December weather forecast
La Junta, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in La Junta, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In La Junta, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

In La Junta, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Junta, there are 83.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In La Junta, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and 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: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

La Junta's December weather reaches an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is December?

During December, La Junta experiences an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In La Junta, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In La Junta, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Junta?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does La Junta have in December?

In La Junta, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
La Junta, CO

Average pressure in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Junta, CO

Average wind speed in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
La Junta, CO

Average humidity in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall days in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall days in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Junta, CO

Average sunshine days in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
La Junta, CO

Average UV index in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
La Junta, CO

Average cloud cover in December - La Junta, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
La Junta, CO

Average visibility in December - La Junta, 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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