December weather forecast
Ward, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ward, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 30°F (-1.1°C) and lows of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ward is 71%.

Rainfall

In Ward, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Ward, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ward, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.8 days and aggregates up to 86.42" (2195mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ward is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Ward?

Ward's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

How cold is December in Ward?

In Ward, 30°F (-1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Ward?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ward?

In Ward, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ward in December?

In Ward, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ward?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ward.

How many hours of daylight does Ward have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ward is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ward?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ward, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ward?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ward, Colorado, is 6.4h.

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

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ward.

How high is the UV index in December in Ward?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ward, Colorado, 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ward, CO

Average temperature in December - Ward, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ward, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ward, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ward, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ward, CO

Average humidity in December - Ward, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Ward, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ward, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Ward, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Ward, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ward, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ward, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (16.54").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ward, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ward, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ward, 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: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ward, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ward, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ward, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ward, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ward, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Ward, CO

Average visibility in December - Ward, 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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