December weather forecast
Sheridan Lake, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sheridan Lake, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 79.5 rainfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sheridan Lake are January through May, October through December. In Sheridan Lake, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Sheridan Lake, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sheridan Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sheridan Lake, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Sheridan Lake?

Sheridan Lake's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and lows of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold is it in Sheridan Lake in December?

In Sheridan Lake, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sheridan Lake?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Sheridan Lake?

In December, in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sheridan Lake?

In Sheridan Lake, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sheridan Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Sheridan Lake, Colorado, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan Lake have in December?

In Sheridan Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sheridan Lake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sheridan Lake?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sheridan Lake?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sheridan Lake?

In Sheridan Lake, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average pressure in December - Sheridan Lake, 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 (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average wind speed in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average humidity in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average rainfall in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average snowfall in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheridan Lake, 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 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Sheridan Lake, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average UV index in December - Sheridan Lake, 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
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Sheridan Lake, 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
Sheridan Lake, CO

Average visibility in December - Sheridan Lake, 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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