December weather forecast
Manitou Springs, CO

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A train on the top of Pikes Peak Mountain in the scenic Manitou Springs, Colorado
A train on the top of Pikes Peak Mountain in the scenic Manitou Springs, Colorado

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manitou Springs, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Manitou Springs records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Manitou Springs, Colorado, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Manitou Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.2 days and aggregates up to 42.13" (1070mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Manitou Springs, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Manitou Springs, records 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Manitou Springs, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Manitou Springs, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Manitou Springs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Manitou Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Manitou Springs have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

When is 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average temperature in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average pressure in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average wind speed in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average humidity in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average rainfall in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average snowfall in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average UV index in December - Manitou Springs, 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
Manitou Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

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

Average visibility in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average visibility in December - Manitou Springs, 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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