December weather forecast
Drake, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Drake, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Drake's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Drake, Colorado, is 66%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drake are January through May, October through December. In Drake, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Drake is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Drake. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Drake?

With its average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), December is regarded as the coldest month in Drake.

How cold is it in Drake in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Drake, is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Drake?

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

What is the driest month in Drake?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Drake in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Drake?

In December, in Drake, Colorado, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Drake?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Drake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Drake have in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Drake?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Drake is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Drake, CO

Average temperature in December - Drake, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Drake, CO

Average pressure in December - Drake, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Drake, CO

Average wind speed in December - Drake, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Drake, CO

Average humidity in December - Drake, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (45%).

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Average rainfall in December
Drake, CO

Average rainfall in December - Drake, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Drake, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Drake, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Drake, CO

Average snowfall in December - Drake, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Drake, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Drake, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Drake, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Drake, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Drake, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Drake, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Drake, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Drake, CO

Average visibility in December - Drake, 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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