December weather forecast
Axial, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Axial, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) is recorded in Axial during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Axial, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Axial are January through June, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Axial. Snow falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Axial, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Axial?

During December, Axial experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Axial?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Axial in December?

In December, in Axial, Colorado, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Axial?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Axial?

In Axial, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Axial?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Axial, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Axial?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Axial?

In Axial, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Axial?

The months with the lowest UV index in Axial are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Axial?

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

Average temperature in December - Axial, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Axial, CO

Average pressure in December - Axial, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Axial, CO

Average wind speed in December - Axial, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Axial, CO

Average humidity in December - Axial, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
Axial, CO

Average rainfall in December - Axial, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Axial, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Axial, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Axial, CO

Average snowfall in December - Axial, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Axial, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Axial, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Axial, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Axial, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Axial, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Axial, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Axial, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Axial, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Axial, CO

Average visibility in December - Axial, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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