December weather forecastAlma, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Alma, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Temperature
The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 1.8°F (-16.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Alma, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Alma, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow. In Alma, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 139 days and aggregates up to 101.69" (2583mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Alma, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 22.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 1.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Alma, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Alma, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Alma, CO
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).
Average rainfall in December
Alma, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Alma, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alma, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 10.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is May (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").
Average snowfall days in December
Alma, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.5 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alma, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alma, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Alma, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Alma, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Alma, 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, April and December (4mi).
