December weather forecastAxial, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Axial, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Throughout December, Axial records an average temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Axial, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Axial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. 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.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, 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.
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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Axial, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
