December weather forecast
Slater, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Slater, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Slater's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and lows of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Slater is 86%.

Rainfall

In Slater, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.8 rainfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through July, September through December. In Slater, Colorado, in December, during 19.8 snowfall days, 15.83" (402mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 snowfall days, and 116.54" (2960mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Slater, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Slater, the average high-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Slater, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Slater, during December, snow falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15.83" (402mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Slater, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Slater have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Slater is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Slater, CO

Average temperature in December - Slater, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Slater, CO

Average pressure in December - Slater, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Slater, CO

Average wind speed in December - Slater, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Slater, CO

Average humidity in December - Slater, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Slater, CO

Average rainfall in December - Slater, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Slater, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Slater, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, July and August (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slater, CO

Average snowfall in December - Slater, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 15.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19.41").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slater, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Slater, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slater, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slater, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Slater, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Slater, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Slater, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Slater, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Slater, CO

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

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

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