December weather forecast
Prospect Heights, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Prospect Heights, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout December, Prospect Heights encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Prospect Heights, Colorado, is 65%.

Rainfall

In Prospect Heights, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prospect Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prospect Heights are January through May, October through December. In December, in Prospect Heights, Colorado, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prospect Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Prospect Heights, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Prospect Heights, the average sunshine in December is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Prospect Heights?

During December, Prospect Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prospect Heights?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December in Prospect Heights?

In December, in Prospect Heights, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prospect Heights in December?

In Prospect Heights, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prospect Heights?

The month with the shortest days in Prospect Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Prospect Heights?

In Prospect Heights, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Prospect Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Prospect Heights is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prospect Heights?

The months with the lowest UV index in Prospect Heights, Colorado, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Prospect Heights?

In Prospect Heights, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average temperature in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average pressure in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average wind speed in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average humidity in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average rainfall in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average snowfall in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect Heights, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average UV index in December - Prospect Heights, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Prospect Heights, CO

Average visibility in December - Prospect Heights, 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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