December weather forecast
Lyons, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lyons, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°F (1.9°C) and min 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

Lyons reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 35.4°F (1.9°C) at the peak and 17.6°F (-8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Lyons, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.2 rainfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lyons, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 42.36" (1076mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December stands out as Lyons's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lyons, is 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.6°F (-8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lyons, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lyons, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lyons, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lyons have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lyons have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lyons, CO

Average temperature in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lyons, CO

Average pressure in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lyons, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lyons, CO

Average humidity in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Lyons, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Lyons, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lyons, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lyons, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lyons, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lyons, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lyons, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lyons, CO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Lyons, CO

Average visibility in December - Lyons, 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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