Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In Cotopaxi, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frigid cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Cotopaxi is 74%.Rainfall
In Cotopaxi, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cotopaxi, there are 58.1 rainfall days, and 5.83" (148mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cotopaxi, Colorado, there are 42.8 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Cotopaxi, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Cotopaxi, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Cotopaxi, the average sunshine in December is 6.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Cotopaxi?
What is the average humidity in December in Cotopaxi?
How much does it rain in Cotopaxi in December?
How much does it snow in Cotopaxi in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Cotopaxi?
How many hours of daylight does Cotopaxi have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cotopaxi?
How many hours of sunshine does Cotopaxi have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cotopaxi?
What is the UV index reading in December in Cotopaxi?
Average temperature in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Cotopaxi, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Cotopaxi, 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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