December weather forecast
Monument, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Monument, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 36°F (2.2°C) to a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Monument, Colorado, are January through June, September through December. In Monument, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow. In Monument, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 50.51" (1283mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Monument, 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 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Monument, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Monument, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Monument?

During the coldest month in Monument, December, temperatures average a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is it in Monument in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Monument, is 36°F (2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Monument?

In Monument, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

What is the driest month in Monument?

The months with the least rainfall in Monument are January, November and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Monument?

In December, in Monument, Colorado, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Monument in December?

In Monument, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Monument?

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

How many hours of daylight does Monument have in December?

The average day length in December in Monument is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Monument?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Monument, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Monument?

In Monument, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Monument?

In Monument, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Monument, CO

Average temperature in December - Monument, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Monument, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Monument, CO

Average wind speed in December - Monument, 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 (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Monument, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Monument, CO

Average rainfall in December - Monument, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Monument, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Monument, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monument, CO

Average snowfall in December - Monument, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monument, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Monument, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monument, CO

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Monument, CO

Average UV index in December - Monument, 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
Monument, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Monument, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are September, October and November (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Monument, CO

Average visibility in December - Monument, 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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