December weather forecast
Paradox, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paradox, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Paradox records an average nighttime low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) in December.

Humidity

In Paradox, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, in Paradox, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Paradox, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.7 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Paradox. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

In Paradox, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Paradox?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Paradox during December are 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Paradox?

In Paradox, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Paradox?

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Paradox?

The month with the most snowfall in Paradox, Colorado, is December, when snow falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Paradox in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paradox?

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

How many hours of daylight does Paradox have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Paradox?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paradox, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paradox have in December?

In Paradox, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Paradox?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Paradox is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Paradox, CO

Average temperature in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Paradox, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paradox, CO

Average wind speed in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Paradox, CO

Average humidity in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Paradox, CO

Average rainfall in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Paradox, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paradox, CO

Average snowfall in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paradox, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paradox, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paradox, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paradox, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Paradox, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Paradox, CO

Average visibility in December - Paradox, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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