December weather forecast
Lucerne, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lucerne, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C) respectively, December is Lucerne's coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 64%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Lucerne when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lucerne. In Lucerne, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Lucerne, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.6 days and aggregates up to 21.26" (540mm) of snow.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lucerne?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), is recognized as the coldest in Lucerne.

How cold does it get in Lucerne in December?

In Lucerne, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Lucerne?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in December in Lucerne?

In Lucerne, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

What is the driest month in Lucerne?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Lucerne in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lucerne?

In Lucerne, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lucerne?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lucerne have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lucerne?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lucerne have in December?

In Lucerne, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lucerne?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lucerne?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lucerne is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lucerne, CO

Average temperature in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lucerne, CO

Average pressure in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lucerne, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lucerne, CO

Average humidity in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Lucerne, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Lucerne, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lucerne, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lucerne, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lucerne, 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 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lucerne, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lucerne, CO

Average UV index in December - Lucerne, 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
Lucerne, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lucerne, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Lucerne, CO

Average visibility in December - Lucerne, 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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