December weather forecastDrake, CO
December
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
The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 66%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Drake, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Drake, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 27.72" (704mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.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.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drake, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
