December weather forecast
Mesita, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mesita, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°F (0.1°C) and min 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). During the month of December, Mesita experiences a steady low-temperature average of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mesita, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mesita, there are 72.2 rainfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mesita are January through June, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mesita, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 28.58" (726mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mesita, Colorado, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mesita, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mesita is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mesita?

In December, in Mesita, the average high-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mesita?

The average relative humidity in December in Mesita is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mesita?

In Mesita, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mesita?

In Mesita, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mesita?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mesita.

How many hours of daylight does Mesita have in December?

The average day length in December in Mesita is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mesita?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mesita?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mesita, Colorado, is 6.6h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Mesita, Colorado, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Mesita?

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

Average temperature in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mesita, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mesita, CO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mesita, CO

Average humidity in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Mesita, CO

Average rainfall in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Mesita, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mesita, CO

Average snowfall in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mesita, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mesita, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mesita, CO

Average UV index in December - Mesita, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mesita, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Mesita, CO

Average visibility in December - Mesita, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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