December weather forecast
Lochbuie, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lochbuie, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.8°F (4.9°C) and min 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lochbuie. In Lochbuie, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Lochbuie, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 11.42" (290mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Lochbuie, Colorado, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is Lochbuie's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and lows of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Is December cold?

During December, Lochbuie experiences an average high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°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 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lochbuie?

In Lochbuie, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lochbuie, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lochbuie, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lochbuie have in December?

In Lochbuie, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average temperature in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average pressure in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average humidity in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lochbuie, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lochbuie, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lochbuie, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Lochbuie, CO

Average visibility in December - Lochbuie, 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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