December weather forecast
Marigold, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Marigold, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). In the month of December, Marigold's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Marigold, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Marigold, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Marigold, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Marigold, the average sunshine in December is 7.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Marigold in December has an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December in Marigold?

In Marigold, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Marigold, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Marigold have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marigold have in December?

In Marigold, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Marigold, CO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Marigold, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marigold, CO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Marigold, CO

Average humidity in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Marigold, CO

Average rainfall in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Marigold, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marigold, CO

Average snowfall in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marigold, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marigold, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marigold, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Marigold, CO

Average UV index in December - Marigold, 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
Marigold, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Marigold, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Marigold, CO

Average visibility in December - Marigold, 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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