December weather forecast
Centro, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Centro, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). An average minimum temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Centro, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Centro, Colorado.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Centro, Colorado, is 7h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Centro. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Centro in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Centro?

The average relative humidity in December in Centro, Colorado, is 72%.

What is the driest month in Centro?

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Centro?

In Centro, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Centro in December?

In Centro, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Centro?

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

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

In Centro, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Centro?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Centro, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Centro?

The average sunshine duration in December in Centro is 7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Centro?

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

Average temperature in December - Centro, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in December
Centro, CO

Average pressure in December - Centro, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Centro, CO

Average wind speed in December - Centro, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Centro, CO

Average humidity in December - Centro, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

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Average rainfall in December
Centro, CO

Average rainfall in December - Centro, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Centro, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Centro, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Centro, CO

Average snowfall in December - Centro, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Centro, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Centro, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Centro, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Centro, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Centro, CO

Average UV index in December - Centro, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Centro, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Centro, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Centro, CO

Average visibility in December - Centro, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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