December weather forecastMinturn, CA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Minturn, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

Minturn records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

Rainfall

In Minturn, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Minturn in December has an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Minturn, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Minturn.

In Minturn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (100°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Minturn, CA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in December
Minturn, CA

  • 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).