December weather forecast
Paonia, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paonia, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Paonia reports a consistent average low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

In Paonia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Paonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In Paonia, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 13.31" (338mm) of snow. In Paonia, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.4 days and aggregates up to 68.23" (1733mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Paonia, the average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Paonia experiences an average high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Paonia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Paonia, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 13.31" (338mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Paonia have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Paonia, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Paonia, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Paonia, CO

Average pressure in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paonia, CO

Average wind speed in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Paonia, CO

Average humidity in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Paonia, CO

Average rainfall in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Paonia, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paonia, CO

Average snowfall in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paonia, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paonia, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paonia, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Paonia, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Paonia, 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 13).

Average visibility in December
Paonia, CO

Average visibility in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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