Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).Humidity
In Steamboat Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In December, in Steamboat Springs, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Steamboat Springs, there are 74.4 rainfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.61" (168mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Steamboat Springs, there are 79.6 snowfall days, and 42.4" (1077mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Steamboat Springs, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Steamboat Springs is 5.6h.UV index
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Steamboat Springs. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest in Steamboat Springs?
How cold is December in Steamboat Springs?
What is the average humidity in December in Steamboat Springs?
How much does it rain in Steamboat Springs in December?
How much does it snow in Steamboat Springs in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Steamboat Springs?
What is the average length of the day in December in Steamboat Springs?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Steamboat Springs?
How many hours of sunshine does Steamboat Springs have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Steamboat Springs?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Steamboat Springs?
Average temperature in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Steamboat Springs, 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 April, May and June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 6.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Steamboat Springs, CO
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location