December weather forecast
Amherst, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Amherst, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

In Amherst, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 39.2°F (4°C) and reaching a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Amherst. In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is December in Amherst?

In December, in Amherst, the average high-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Amherst, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Amherst, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Amherst?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Amherst is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Amherst, CO

Average temperature in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Amherst, CO

Average pressure in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Amherst, CO

Average wind speed in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Amherst, CO

Average humidity in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Amherst, CO

Average rainfall in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Amherst, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Amherst, CO

Average snowfall in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Amherst, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Amherst, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Amherst, CO
  • 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: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Amherst, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Amherst, CO

Average UV index in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Amherst, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Amherst, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Amherst, CO

Average visibility in December - Amherst, CO
  • 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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