December weather forecast
Mountain Village, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain Village, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and lows of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Mountain Village, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Mountain Village, in December, snow falls for 16.5 days, with typically accumulated 18.15" (461mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 117.7 snowfall days, and 123.82" (3145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mountain Village is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mountain Village.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, with its average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mountain Village, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mountain Village, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mountain Village, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mountain Village, in December, snow falls for 16.5 days, with typically accumulated 18.15" (461mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mountain Village, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Village, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average humidity in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 18.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain Village, CO

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average UV index in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Village, CO

Average visibility in December - Mountain Village, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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