December weather forecast
Prospect Valley, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Prospect Valley, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 40.1°F (4.5°C) and as low as 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

In Prospect Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prospect Valley, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prospect Valley, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 15.35" (390mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Prospect Valley, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Prospect Valley, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is the coldest month in Prospect Valley, exhibiting average temperatures of 40.1°F (4.5°C) at the peak and 21.4°F (-5.9°C) at the base.

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Prospect Valley, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.4°F (-5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

What is the driest month in Prospect Valley?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prospect Valley, during December, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Prospect Valley?

In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect Valley have in December?

In Prospect Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

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.

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average temperature in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect Valley, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average wind speed in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and December (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average humidity in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average rainfall in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average snowfall in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect Valley, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average UV index in December - Prospect Valley, 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
Prospect Valley, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Prospect Valley, CO

Average visibility in December - Prospect Valley, 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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