December weather forecast
Commerce City, CO

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Weather in December

The year ends with December, the coldest month after January with the average temperature falling to 41.2°F (5.1°C). Snowfalls become a regular occurrence, dressing the city in a white blanket. The shortest daylight hours occur in this month, matching the winter mood. December is colder than November but drier as well, with an average of 0.08" (2mm) of rainfall. The winter wonderland that Commerce City turns into is a delightful sight to behold.

Temperature

Commerce City experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a minimum of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Commerce City is 60%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Commerce City. In December, in Commerce City, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Commerce City, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Commerce City, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Commerce City, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Commerce City?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), December stands out as the coldest month in Commerce City.

How cold does it get in Commerce City in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Commerce City, records 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Commerce City?

The average relative humidity in December in Commerce City, Colorado, is 60%.

What is the driest month in Commerce City?

The months with the least rainfall in Commerce City are January and December Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Commerce City?

In Commerce City, Colorado, in December, during 1.7 rainfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Commerce City in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Commerce City?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Commerce City?

In December, the average day length in Commerce City, Colorado, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Commerce City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Commerce City, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Commerce City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Commerce City?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Commerce City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Commerce City, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Commerce City, CO

Average temperature in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Commerce City, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Commerce City, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Commerce City, CO

Average humidity in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in December
Commerce City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Commerce City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Commerce City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Commerce City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Commerce City, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Commerce City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Commerce City, CO

Average UV index in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Commerce City, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Commerce City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Commerce City, CO

Average visibility in December - Commerce City, 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).

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