December weather forecast
Southglenn, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Southglenn, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

In Southglenn, Colorado, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Southglenn are January and December Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southglenn, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Southglenn, during the entire year, snow falls for 21 days and aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Southglenn.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Southglenn. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Southglenn?

December, with its high-temperature average of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature average of 21°F (-6.1°C), is the coldest month in Southglenn, Colorado.

How cold is it in Southglenn in December?

In Southglenn, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 21°F (-6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Southglenn?

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

What is the driest month in Southglenn?

The months with the least rainfall in Southglenn are January and December Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Southglenn?

In Southglenn, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Southglenn in December?

In Southglenn, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Southglenn?

December has the shortest days of the year in Southglenn, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Southglenn have in December?

In Southglenn, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Southglenn?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Southglenn have in December?

In Southglenn, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Southglenn?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Southglenn?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Southglenn is 2. 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 temperature in December
Southglenn, CO

Average temperature in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Southglenn, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southglenn, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and December (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Southglenn, CO

Average humidity in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Southglenn, CO

Average rainfall in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.51").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Southglenn, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southglenn, CO

Average snowfall in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southglenn, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southglenn, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Southglenn, CO

Average UV index in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Southglenn, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Southglenn, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Southglenn, CO

Average visibility in December - Southglenn, 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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