December weather forecast
Telluride, ID

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Telluride, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Telluride, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Telluride, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.3 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Telluride, in December, snow falls for 19.9 days, with typically accumulated 12.05" (306mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 snowfall days, and 69.33" (1761mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Telluride.
On the first day of December in Telluride, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Telluride, Idaho, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Telluride. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Telluride?

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is it in Telluride in December?

Telluride in December has an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Telluride?

In Telluride, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Telluride?

In Telluride, Idaho, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Telluride?

In Telluride, in December, during 19.9 snowfall days, 12.05" (306mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Telluride?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Telluride.

What is the average length of the day in December in Telluride?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Telluride?

On the first day of December in Telluride, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Telluride?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Telluride?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Telluride, Idaho, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Telluride, ID

Average temperature in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Telluride, ID

Average pressure in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Telluride, ID

Average wind speed in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Telluride, ID

Average humidity in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Telluride, ID

Average rainfall in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Telluride, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Telluride, ID

Average snowfall in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Telluride, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Telluride, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Telluride, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Telluride, ID

Average UV index in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Telluride, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Telluride, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Telluride, ID

Average visibility in December - Telluride, ID
  • 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 and February (3mi).

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