December weather forecast
Superior, CO

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Weather in December

December in Superior embarks the start of a full-blown winter, characterized by temperatures reaching average lows of around 20.7°F (-6.3°C). Coupled with this drop is the rise in snowfall, affirming the arrival of the winter season. The waning daylight hours coupled with a predominately clear sky render a particular December charm. As winter envelops Superior, December ends, closing the chapter of the year and passing the baton to January once more.

Temperature

December stands out as Superior's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In Superior, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation. In Superior, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.7 days and collects up to 5.63" (143mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Superior, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Superior, the average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Superior's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and lows of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Superior, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Superior, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Superior in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min 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 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Superior, CO

Average temperature in December - Superior, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Superior, CO

Average pressure in December - Superior, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Superior, CO

Average wind speed in December - Superior, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Superior, CO

Average humidity in December - Superior, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Superior, CO

Average rainfall in December - Superior, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Superior, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Superior, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Superior, CO

Average snowfall in December - Superior, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Superior, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Superior, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Superior, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Superior, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Superior, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Superior, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Superior, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Superior, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Superior, CO

Average visibility in December - Superior, 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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