December weather forecast
Sawpit, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sawpit, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

In Sawpit, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Humidity

In Sawpit, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sawpit, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Sawpit, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sawpit, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.7 days and aggregates up to 123.82" (3145mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is December in Sawpit?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sawpit, records 25.7°F (-3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sawpit, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Sawpit, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout December, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sawpit.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sawpit, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sawpit?

In Sawpit, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sawpit, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sawpit, CO

Average temperature in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sawpit, CO

Average pressure in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sawpit, CO

Average wind speed in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sawpit, CO

Average humidity in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Sawpit, CO

Average rainfall in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Sawpit, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sawpit, CO

Average snowfall in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 18.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in December
Sawpit, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sawpit, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Sawpit, CO

Average UV index in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sawpit, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Sawpit, CO

Average visibility in December - Sawpit, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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