December weather forecast
Winter Park, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Winter Park, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.8°F (-14°C) and max 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

December is Winter Park's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and lows of 6.8°F (-14°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Winter Park, during December, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 96.9 snowfall days, and 58.54" (1487mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Winter Park.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Winter Park, the average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

January through April, October through 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, recording an average high temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low temperature of 6.8°F (-14°C), is Winter Park's coldest month.

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Winter Park, records 25.3°F (-3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 6.8°F (-14°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Winter Park, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Winter Park, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Winter Park in December?

In Winter Park, Colorado, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Winter Park have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Winter Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Winter Park, CO

Average temperature in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Winter Park, CO

Average pressure in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Winter Park, CO

Average wind speed in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Winter Park, CO

Average humidity in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Winter Park, CO

Average rainfall in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Winter Park, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winter Park, CO

Average snowfall in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

Average snowfall days in December
Winter Park, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Winter Park, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winter Park, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winter Park, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Winter Park, CO

Average UV index in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Winter Park, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Winter Park, CO

Average visibility in December - Winter Park, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).

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