December weather forecastElk Springs, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Elk Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and min 17.8°F (-7.9°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In December, Elk Springs reports a consistent average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Elk Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Elk Springs, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.4 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 6.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Elk Springs, CO
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
