December weather forecast
Montezuma, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Montezuma, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and min 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Montezuma, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Montezuma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.5 days and collects up to 23.19" (589mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Montezuma, during December, snow falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.49" (241mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 149 snowfall days, and 108.54" (2757mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Montezuma's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and lows of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

How cold is it in December?

In Montezuma, in December, the average high-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Montezuma, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Montezuma?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Montezuma in December?

In Montezuma, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montezuma?

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

How many hours of daylight does Montezuma have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montezuma, CO

Average temperature in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (39.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (0.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Montezuma, CO

Average pressure in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Montezuma, CO

Average wind speed in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Montezuma, CO

Average humidity in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Montezuma, CO

Average rainfall in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Montezuma, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montezuma, CO

Average snowfall in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (18.27").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.47").

Average snowfall days in December
Montezuma, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montezuma, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Montezuma, CO

Average UV index in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Montezuma, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Montezuma, CO

Average visibility in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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