December weather forecast
Ruxton, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ruxton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ruxton is 57%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, November and December Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ruxton, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ruxton, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ruxton, Colorado, is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ruxton, Colorado, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Ruxton?

December stands out as Ruxton's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Is it cold in Ruxton during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ruxton, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ruxton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ruxton is 57%.

What is the driest month in Ruxton?

January, November and December are months with the least rain in Ruxton, Colorado, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Ruxton?

In Ruxton, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ruxton in December?

In Ruxton, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ruxton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ruxton?

In Ruxton, the average day length in December is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ruxton?

On the first day of December in Ruxton, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruxton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ruxton?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Ruxton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ruxton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Ruxton, CO

Average temperature in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruxton, CO

Average pressure in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ruxton, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruxton, CO

Average humidity in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruxton, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruxton, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruxton, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruxton, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruxton, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruxton, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruxton, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruxton, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ruxton, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Ruxton, CO

Average visibility in December - Ruxton, 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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