December weather forecast
Cowley, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cowley, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Cowley notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Cowley, in December, snow falls for 12.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cowley, there are 64 snowfall days, and 19.92" (506mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cowley.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Cowley reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at the peak and 14.5°F (-9.7°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cowley, in December, during 12.1 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cowley have in December?

In Cowley, the average day length in December is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cowley is 6.4h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cowley, WY

Average temperature in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cowley, WY

Average pressure in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cowley, WY

Average wind speed in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Cowley, WY

Average humidity in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Cowley, WY

Average rainfall in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Cowley, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cowley, WY

Average snowfall in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cowley, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cowley, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cowley, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Cowley, WY

Average UV index in December - Cowley, WY
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cowley, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Cowley, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Cowley, WY

Average visibility in December - Cowley, WY
  • 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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