December weather forecast
Red Feather Lakes, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Temperature

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

In Red Feather Lakes, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Red Feather Lakes, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Red Feather Lakes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Red Feather Lakes, in December, during 12.9 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Feather Lakes, there are 103.4 snowfall days, and 71.97" (1828mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Red Feather Lakes, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and as low as 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 13.3°F (-10.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Red Feather Lakes, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Red Feather Lakes, during December, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Feather Lakes have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average temperature in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average pressure in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average wind speed in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average humidity in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average rainfall in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average snowfall in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (14.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average UV index in December - Red Feather Lakes, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Red Feather Lakes, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Red Feather Lakes, CO

Average visibility in December - Red Feather Lakes, 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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