December weather forecastCripple Creek, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cripple Creek, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Temperature
In Cripple Creek, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
In Cripple Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cripple Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.2 days and aggregates up to 42.13" (1070mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).
Average rainfall in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Cripple Creek, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Cripple Creek, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 23
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and November (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Cripple Creek, 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).
