December weather forecast
Wild Horse, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wild Horse, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Wild Horse's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 39°F (3.9°C) to a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wild Horse, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Wild Horse, Colorado, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Is December cold?

During December, Wild Horse experiences an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wild Horse, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wild Horse, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wild Horse, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Wild Horse, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is 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 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
Wild Horse, CO

Average temperature in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and September (46%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wild Horse, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Wild Horse, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Wild Horse, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Wild Horse, CO

Average visibility in December - Wild Horse, 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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