December weather forecast
Starkville, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Starkville, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

In Starkville, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Starkville, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Starkville, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.5 days and collects up to 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents 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 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Starkville's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and lows of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Is December cold in Starkville?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Starkville during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How much does it rain in Starkville in December?

In Starkville, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Starkville, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min 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 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Starkville?

January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Starkville is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Starkville are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Starkville, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Starkville, CO

Average temperature in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Starkville, CO

Average pressure in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Starkville, CO

Average wind speed in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Starkville, CO

Average humidity in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Starkville, CO

Average rainfall in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Starkville, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Starkville, CO

Average snowfall in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Starkville, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Starkville, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Starkville, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Starkville, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Starkville, CO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Starkville, CO

Average visibility in December - Starkville, 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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