December weather forecast
Welby, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Welby, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Welby reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 41.2°F (5.1°C) at the peak and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Welby, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Welby. In Welby, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Welby, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

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:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Welby?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Welby, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Welby, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Welby, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Welby?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Welby, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Welby, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Welby?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Welby, CO

Average temperature in December - Welby, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Welby, CO

Average pressure in December - Welby, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Welby, CO

Average wind speed in December - Welby, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Welby, CO

Average humidity in December - Welby, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Welby, CO

Average rainfall in December - Welby, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Welby, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Welby, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Welby, CO

Average snowfall in December - Welby, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Welby, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Welby, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Welby, 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: 7h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Welby, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Welby, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Welby, CO

Average UV index in December - Welby, 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
Welby, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Welby, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Welby, CO

Average visibility in December - Welby, 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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