December weather forecast
Ophir, CO

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A rough unmarked road through the shrubs and hilly slopes in the mountainous region heading to Ophir town, Colorado

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ophir, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Ophir, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ophir, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Ophir, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Ophir, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ophir, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.7 days and aggregates up to 123.82" (3145mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and as low as 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ophir, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ophir, 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 December, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout December, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average pressure in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average humidity in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ophir, 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 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
Ophir, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average UV index in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ophir, 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
Ophir, CO

Average visibility in December - Ophir, 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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