December weather forecast
Parachute, CO

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Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado
Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Parachute, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to an icy 32°F (0°C). Throughout December nights, Parachute experiences a consistent temperature average of 15.8°F (-9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Parachute, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.1 snowfall days, and 49.21" (1250mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Parachute in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Parachute, is 32°F (0°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.8°F (-9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Parachute in December?

In Parachute, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Parachute, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Parachute, CO

Average temperature in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Parachute, CO

Average pressure in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Parachute, CO

Average wind speed in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Parachute, CO

Average humidity in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Parachute, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Parachute, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Parachute, CO

Average UV index in December - Parachute, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Parachute, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Parachute, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Parachute, CO

Average visibility in December - Parachute, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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