Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Rye experiences a nighttime temperature average of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) during December.Humidity
In Rye, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In Rye, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rye, there are 73.4 snowfall days, and 53.07" (1348mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rye.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Rye, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Rye, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rye, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Rye, CO
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Rye, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Rye, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rye, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 6.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rye, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rye, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rye, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).
Average UV index in December
Rye, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rye, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Rye, 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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