December weather forecast
Avondale, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Avondale, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

Avondale notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In Avondale, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Avondale. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Avondale, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Avondale, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 14.06" (357mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Avondale, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Avondale is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Avondale?

December brings the lowest temperatures in Avondale, Colorado, with an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

How cold is December in Avondale?

In Avondale, in December, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Avondale?

In December, the average relative humidity in Avondale is 57%.

What is the driest month in Avondale?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Avondale. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Avondale in December?

In December, in Avondale, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Avondale?

In Avondale, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Avondale?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Avondale?

The average day length in December in Avondale, Colorado, is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Avondale?

On the first day of December in Avondale, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Avondale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Avondale is 6.9h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Avondale, Colorado.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Avondale?

In Avondale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Avondale, CO

Average temperature in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Avondale, CO

Average pressure in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Avondale, CO

Average wind speed in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Avondale, CO

Average humidity in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

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Average rainfall in December
Avondale, CO

Average rainfall in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Avondale, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Avondale, CO

Average snowfall in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Avondale, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Avondale, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Avondale, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Avondale, CO

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Avondale, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Avondale, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Avondale, CO

Average visibility in December - Avondale, 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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