December weather forecast
Lay, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lay, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In the month of December, Lay records a consistent average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

In Lay, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.8 rainfall days, and 9.88" (251mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Lay experiences an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lay?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lay, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Lay, Colorado, is December, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lay, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lay, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Lay, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lay have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lay is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lay, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lay, CO

Average pressure in December - Lay, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lay, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lay, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lay, CO

Average humidity in December - Lay, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Lay, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lay, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Lay, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lay, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lay, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lay, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lay, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lay, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lay, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lay, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lay, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lay, CO

Average UV index in December - Lay, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lay, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lay, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Lay, CO

Average visibility in December - Lay, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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