December weather forecast
Orchard, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orchard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and max 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

Orchard's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and lows of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Orchard, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 12.83" (326mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December stands out as Orchard's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Is December cold in Orchard?

In December, in Orchard, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Orchard, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Orchard, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Orchard, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Orchard, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orchard, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Orchard have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orchard, Colorado.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Orchard is 2. 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
Orchard, CO

Average temperature in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Orchard, CO

Average pressure in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orchard, CO

Average wind speed in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Orchard, CO

Average humidity in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Orchard, CO

Average rainfall in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Orchard, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orchard, CO

Average snowfall in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orchard, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orchard, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Orchard, CO

Average UV index in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orchard, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Orchard, CO

Average visibility in December - Orchard, 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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