December weather forecast
Loveland, CO

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A pier over the water of the Flatiron Reservoir in Loveland facing high mountains, Colorado
A pier over the water of the Flatiron Reservoir in Loveland facing high mountains, Colorado

Weather in December

December marks the peak of winter in Loveland with the arrival of the festive season. The weather remains predominantly cold with snow blanketing the city and creating a quintessential winter wonderland. The drop in daylight hours brings early dusks and long nights, making it the perfect setting for holiday festivities like Christmas and New Year's Eve. Snowfall reaching 2.99" (76mm) marks the anticipation of skiing and snowboarding season. Despite the cold, celebrations and holiday cheer bring warmth to Loveland in December.

Temperature

In Loveland, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Loveland, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 rainfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.9 snowfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) respectively, December is Loveland's coldest month.

Is December cold?

In December, in Loveland, the average high-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Loveland, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Loveland, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Loveland have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Loveland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Loveland, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Loveland, CO

Average temperature in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Loveland, CO

Average pressure in December - Loveland, 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
Loveland, CO

Average wind speed in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Loveland, CO

Average humidity in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Loveland, CO

Average rainfall in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Loveland, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Loveland, CO

Average snowfall in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Loveland, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Loveland, 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 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Loveland, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Loveland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Loveland, CO

Average UV index in December - Loveland, 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
Loveland, CO

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

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

Average visibility in December
Loveland, CO

Average visibility in December - Loveland, 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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