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
In Salida, the average high-temperature in December drops from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, Salida experiences an average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
In Salida, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Salida, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.3 days and collects up to 6.38" (162mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Salida, Colorado, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salida, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Salida is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Salida, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°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 (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Salida, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Salida, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Salida, CO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Salida, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Salida, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salida, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salida, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salida, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salida, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Salida, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Salida, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Salida, CO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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