December weather forecast
Snowmass Village, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Snowmass Village, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average low of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Humidity

In Snowmass Village, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Snowmass Village, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Snowmass Village, during December, snow falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.25" (235mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 140.5 snowfall days, and 73.74" (1873mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a minimum temperature of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

How cold is December?

In Snowmass Village, 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 4.1°F (-15.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Snowmass Village, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 18.6 days. Throughout December, 9.25" (235mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Snowmass Village, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Snowmass Village have in December?

In Snowmass Village, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Snowmass Village, CO

Average temperature in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average pressure in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average wind speed in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average humidity in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average rainfall in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average snowfall in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (12.6").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").

Average snowfall days in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average UV index in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Snowmass Village, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Snowmass Village, CO

Average visibility in December - Snowmass Village, 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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