December weather forecast
Swink, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Swink, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 43.5°F (6.4°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Swink are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Swink, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Swink, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.8 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Swink, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Swink, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Swink.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Swink, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. 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 UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Swink?

December is the coldest month of the year in Swink, Colorado, registering average temperatures as high as 43.5°F (6.4°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold in Swink during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Swink?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Swink?

The average relative humidity in December in Swink is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December in Swink?

In Swink, Colorado, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Swink in December?

In Swink, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swink?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Swink have in December?

In December, the average day length in Swink, Colorado, is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Swink?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swink, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Swink?

In Swink, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Swink?

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

Average temperature in December - Swink, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Swink, CO

Average pressure in December - Swink, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Swink, CO

Average wind speed in December - Swink, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Swink, CO

Average humidity in December - Swink, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Swink, CO

Average rainfall in December - Swink, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Swink, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Swink, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Swink, CO

Average snowfall in December - Swink, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Swink, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Swink, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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
Swink, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Swink, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Swink, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Swink, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Swink, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

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

Average visibility in December
Swink, CO

Average visibility in December - Swink, 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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