December weather forecast
Walden, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Walden, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Walden's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) to a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Walden, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.8 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Walden, during December, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 125.8 snowfall days, and 76.73" (1949mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Walden notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

How cold is it in Walden in December?

The high-temperature during December is 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Walden in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Walden, in December, snow falls for 17.7 days, with typically accumulated 9.69" (246mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Walden have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Walden, CO

Average temperature in December - Walden, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Walden, CO

Average pressure in December - Walden, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walden, CO

Average wind speed in December - Walden, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Walden, CO

Average humidity in December - Walden, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Walden, CO

Average rainfall in December - Walden, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Walden, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Walden, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walden, CO

Average snowfall in December - Walden, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (12.48").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walden, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Walden, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Walden, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walden, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Walden, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Walden, CO

Average UV index in December - Walden, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Walden, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Walden, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Walden, CO

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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