December weather forecast
Denver, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Denver, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Denver is 77%.

Rainfall

In Denver, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Denver, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Denver are January through May, October through December. In December, in Denver, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Denver, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.9 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Denver is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Denver, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Denver are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Denver in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Denver, is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Denver?

In Denver, Missouri, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Denver in December?

In Denver, Missouri, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Denver?

In Denver, Missouri, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Denver?

The month with the shortest days in Denver is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Denver have in December?

The average day length in December in Denver is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Denver?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Denver?

In Denver, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Denver?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Denver.

What is the UV index reading in December in Denver?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Denver is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Denver, MO

Average temperature in December - Denver, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Denver, MO

Average pressure in December - Denver, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Denver, MO

Average wind speed in December - Denver, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Denver, MO

Average humidity in December - Denver, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Denver, MO

Average rainfall in December - Denver, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Denver, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Denver, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Denver, MO

Average snowfall in December - Denver, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Denver, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Denver, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Denver, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Denver, MO
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Denver, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Denver, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Denver, MO

Average UV index in December - Denver, MO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Denver, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Denver, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Denver, MO

Average visibility in December - Denver, MO
  • 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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