December weather forecast
Tincup, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Tincup, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.6°F (-14.1°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 37°F (2.8°C) to a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a frigid cold 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tincup, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Tincup, in December, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.64" (194mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.6 snowfall days, and 62.44" (1586mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tincup is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tincup, is 27.1°F (-2.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Tincup in December?

In Tincup, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tincup, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Tincup, Colorado, is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tincup have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Tincup, CO

Average temperature in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (6.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tincup, CO

Average pressure in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tincup, CO

Average wind speed in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tincup, CO

Average humidity in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Tincup, CO

Average rainfall in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Tincup, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tincup, CO

Average snowfall in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.02").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tincup, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tincup, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Tincup, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tincup, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Tincup, CO

Average visibility in December - Tincup, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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