December weather forecastCokedale, CO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cokedale, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 40.3°F (4.6°C) at the peak and 21°F (-6.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cokedale, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cokedale, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cokedale, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Cokedale's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and lows of 21°F (-6.1°C).

The high-temperature, in December, in Cokedale, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21°F (-6.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

In Cokedale, Colorado, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cokedale, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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

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

In Cokedale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Cokedale, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cokedale, CO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Cokedale, 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).