December weather forecast
Laporte, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Laporte, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is Laporte's coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Laporte is 65%.

Rainfall

In Laporte, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Laporte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 7.64" (194mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Laporte, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. 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: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Laporte, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.7°F (-7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Laporte, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Laporte, during December, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Laporte, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min 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 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Laporte?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Laporte, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Laporte, CO

Average temperature in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Laporte, CO

Average pressure in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Laporte, CO

Average wind speed in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Laporte, CO

Average humidity in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Laporte, CO

Average rainfall in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Laporte, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laporte, CO

Average snowfall in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Laporte, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Laporte, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Laporte, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Laporte, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Laporte, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Laporte, CO

Average visibility in December - Laporte, 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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