December weather forecast
Wiggins, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wiggins, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Wiggins, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wiggins are January through May, October through December. In Wiggins, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wiggins, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), is the coldest month.

Is it cold during December?

In Wiggins, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wiggins, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Wiggins?

In Wiggins, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) 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 December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Wiggins, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Wiggins, CO

Average temperature in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wiggins, CO

Average pressure in December - Wiggins, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wiggins, CO

Average wind speed in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Wiggins, CO

Average humidity in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Wiggins, CO

Average rainfall in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Wiggins, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wiggins, CO

Average snowfall in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wiggins, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wiggins, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wiggins, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Wiggins, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Wiggins, CO

Average UV index in December - Wiggins, 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
Wiggins, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Wiggins, CO

Average visibility in December - Wiggins, 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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