December weather forecast
Watkins, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Watkins, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.9°F (4.4°C) and min 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

In Watkins, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 39.9°F (4.4°C) and reaching a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In Watkins, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Watkins, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Watkins's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Is it cold during December?

In Watkins, in December, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Watkins?

In Watkins, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Watkins, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Watkins, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Watkins have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Watkins?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Watkins, CO

Average temperature in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Watkins, CO

Average pressure in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Watkins, CO

Average wind speed in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Watkins, CO

Average humidity in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Watkins, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Watkins, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Watkins, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Watkins, CO

Average visibility in December - Watkins, 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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