December weather forecast
Cuchara, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cuchara, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). An average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) is noted during the nights in December in Cuchara.

Humidity

In Cuchara, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Cuchara, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cuchara, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Cuchara. In Cuchara, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cuchara, there are 73.4 snowfall days, and 53.07" (1348mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cuchara, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Cuchara, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cuchara is 6.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cuchara?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Cuchara?

In Cuchara, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Cuchara in December?

In Cuchara, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cuchara?

In Cuchara, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cuchara?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Cuchara is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cuchara?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cuchara, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cuchara?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Cuchara?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cuchara is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cuchara, CO

Average temperature in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cuchara, CO

Average pressure in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cuchara, CO

Average wind speed in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cuchara, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cuchara, CO

Average rainfall in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cuchara, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cuchara, CO

Average snowfall in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cuchara, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cuchara, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
Cuchara, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cuchara, CO

Average UV index in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Cuchara, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Cuchara, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Cuchara, CO

Average visibility in December - Cuchara, 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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