December weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rico, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

In Rico, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In Rico, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Rico, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 17.13" (435mm) of snow. In Rico, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.8 days and aggregates up to 121.42" (3084mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rico, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rico, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 17.13" (435mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rico have in December?

In Rico, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Rico, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rico, CO

Average temperature in December - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rico, CO

Average pressure in December - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rico, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rico, CO

Average humidity in December - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in December - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in December - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 17.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in December
Rico, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rico, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Rico, CO

Average UV index in December - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

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

Average visibility in December
Rico, CO

Average visibility in December - Rico, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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