December weather forecast
Walsenburg, CO

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A small town at the base of the iconic Spanish Peak Mountain ranges in Walsenburg, Colorado
A small town at the base of the iconic Spanish Peak Mountain ranges in Walsenburg, Colorado

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Walsenburg, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Walsenburg temperatures generally rest at a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Walsenburg is 72%.

Rainfall

In Walsenburg, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Walsenburg are January through June, September through December. In Walsenburg, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Walsenburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.4 days and aggregates up to 53.07" (1348mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Walsenburg is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Walsenburg, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Walsenburg, Colorado, is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Walsenburg. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Walsenburg?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Walsenburg, Colorado, are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Walsenburg?

The average relative humidity in December in Walsenburg is 72%.

How much does it rain in Walsenburg in December?

In Walsenburg, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Walsenburg in December?

In Walsenburg, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walsenburg?

December has the shortest days of the year in Walsenburg, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Walsenburg have in December?

In December, the average day length in Walsenburg is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Walsenburg?

On the first day of December in Walsenburg, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Walsenburg have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Walsenburg is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Walsenburg?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Walsenburg?

In Walsenburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average temperature in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average pressure in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average wind speed in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average humidity in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average rainfall in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average snowfall in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Walsenburg, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Walsenburg, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Walsenburg, CO

Average visibility in December - Walsenburg, 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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