December weather forecast
Wheat Ridge, CO

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Weather in December

December brings the onset of winter in earnest in Wheat Ridge. The cold winds set in with the maximum and minimum temperature plunging to 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) respectively. The serene fall of snow covers the city in a blanket of white, transforming it into a winter wonderland. The festive mood is amplified by the radiant holiday decorations throughout the city and the comforting warmth of hot cocoa.

Temperature

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Wheat Ridge is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, in Wheat Ridge, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wheat Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95 days and collects up to 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wheat Ridge, there are 40.9 snowfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wheat Ridge is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Wheat Ridge, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Wheat Ridge?

With average high temperatures of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and lows of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), December is the coldest month in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

How cold does it get in Wheat Ridge in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wheat Ridge?

The average relative humidity in December in Wheat Ridge is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wheat Ridge?

In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wheat Ridge in December?

In Wheat Ridge, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheat Ridge?

The month with the shortest days in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wheat Ridge have in December?

In December, the average day length in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Wheat Ridge?

On the first day of December in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheat Ridge have in December?

In Wheat Ridge, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wheat Ridge?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Wheat Ridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average temperature in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average pressure in December - Wheat Ridge, 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
Wheat Ridge, CO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average humidity in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average rainfall in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average snowfall in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheat Ridge, 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: 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average UV index in December - Wheat Ridge, 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
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Wheat Ridge, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Wheat Ridge, CO

Average visibility in December - Wheat Ridge, 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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