December weather forecast
Yampa, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yampa, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.3°F (-13.7°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.3°F (-13.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Yampa, Colorado, is 86%.

Rainfall

In Yampa, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 20.5 days. Throughout December, 16.97" (431mm) of snow is accumulated. In Yampa, during the entire year, snow falls for 145.9 days and aggregates up to 139.69" (3548mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Yampa is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Yampa?

With its average high temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C), December is regarded as the coldest month in Yampa.

How cold is December in Yampa?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Yampa, is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Yampa?

In Yampa, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Yampa in December?

In Yampa, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Yampa?

In Yampa, during December, snow falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 16.97" (431mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yampa?

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

How many hours of daylight does Yampa have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Yampa?

On the first day of December in Yampa, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Yampa have in December?

In Yampa, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Yampa?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Yampa.

What is the UV index reading in December in Yampa?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average temperature in December
Yampa, CO

Average temperature in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Yampa, CO

Average pressure in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Yampa, CO

Average wind speed in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Yampa, CO

Average humidity in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Yampa, CO

Average rainfall in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Yampa, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yampa, CO

Average snowfall in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 16.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (22.72").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yampa, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yampa, 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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yampa, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Yampa, CO

Average UV index in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Yampa, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Yampa, CO

Average visibility in December - Yampa, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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