December weather forecast
Las Animas, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Las Animas, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 43.7°F (6.5°C) at the peak and 26.6°F (-3°C) at the base.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Las Animas, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) 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 6:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Las Animas?

With an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C), December is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Las Animas in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), 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 December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

What is the driest month?

January, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Las Animas, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Las Animas have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Las Animas have in December?

In Las Animas, the average sunshine duration in December 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 Las Animas?

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

Average temperature in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Las Animas, CO

Average pressure in December - Las Animas, 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 (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Las Animas, CO

Average wind speed in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Las Animas, CO

Average humidity in December - Las Animas, 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 (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Las Animas, CO

Average rainfall in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Las Animas, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Las Animas, CO

Average snowfall in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Las Animas, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Las Animas, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Las Animas, 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
Las Animas, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Las Animas, CO

Average UV index in December - Las Animas, 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
Las Animas, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

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

Average visibility in December
Las Animas, CO

Average visibility in December - Las Animas, 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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