December weather forecast
Wauneta, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wauneta, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average high of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Wauneta, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wauneta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wauneta, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wauneta, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Wauneta notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

Wauneta in December has an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wauneta?

In Wauneta, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wauneta, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wauneta, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:33 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Wauneta, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wauneta, CO

Average temperature in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Wauneta, CO

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wauneta, CO

Average wind speed in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wauneta, CO

Average humidity in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Wauneta, CO

Average rainfall in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Wauneta, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wauneta, CO

Average snowfall in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wauneta, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wauneta, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wauneta, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Wauneta, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Wauneta, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wauneta, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Wauneta, CO

Average visibility in December - Wauneta, 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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