December weather forecast
Ridgway, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ridgway, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). During December, Ridgway's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

In Ridgway, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Ridgway, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 11.22" (285mm) of snow. In Ridgway, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.5 days and aggregates up to 66.1" (1679mm) 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 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ridgway, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ridgway, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ridgway, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 11.22" (285mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgway have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

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 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ridgway.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgway have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

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 in Ridgway.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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
Ridgway, CO

Average temperature in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgway, CO

Average pressure in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridgway, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgway, CO

Average humidity in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridgway, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgway, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgway, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgway, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgway, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgway, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ridgway, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgway, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Ridgway, CO

Average visibility in December - Ridgway, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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