December weather forecast
Lake City, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake City, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.8°F (-15.1°C) and an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). Lake City encounters an average low-temperature of 4.8°F (-15.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Lake City, in December, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 10.71" (272mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102 snowfall days, and 101.02" (2566mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake City are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Lake City in December has an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 4.8°F (-15.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lake City, in December, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lake City in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 10.71" (272mm) 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 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Lake City are February and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lake City?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake City, CO

Average temperature in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake City, CO

Average pressure in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake City, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake City, CO

Average humidity in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake City, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake City, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake City, CO

Average UV index in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake City, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Lake City, CO

Average visibility in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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