December weather forecast
San Luis, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in San Luis, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and an average high of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, San Luis sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In San Luis, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 72.2 rainfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In San Luis, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.6 snowfall days, and 28.58" (726mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In San Luis, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In San Luis, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does San Luis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In San Luis, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
San Luis, CO

Average temperature in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in December
San Luis, CO

Average pressure in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
San Luis, CO

Average wind speed in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
San Luis, CO

Average humidity in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
San Luis, CO

Average rainfall in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
San Luis, CO

Average rainfall days in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
San Luis, CO

Average snowfall in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
San Luis, CO

Average snowfall days in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Luis, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Luis, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
San Luis, CO

Average sunshine days in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
San Luis, CO

Average UV index in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
San Luis, CO

Average cloud cover in December - San Luis, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
San Luis, CO

Average visibility in December - San Luis, 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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