December weather forecastAvondale, CO

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 43°F (6.1°C) at the peak and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at the base.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Avondale, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), is generally the coldest month.

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43°F (6.1°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

In Avondale, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

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.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

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

In Avondale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

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 54min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).