December weather forecast
Elkdale, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkdale, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 5°F (-15°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and as low as 5°F (-15°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Elkdale, Colorado, is 83%.

Rainfall

In Elkdale, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elkdale, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.3 days and collects up to 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elkdale are January through June, August through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elkdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.7 days and aggregates up to 59.88" (1521mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Elkdale, Colorado, is 6.4h.

UV index

January through April, 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Elkdale?

The coldest temperatures in Elkdale, Colorado, occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low of 5°F (-15°C).

How cold is December in Elkdale?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Elkdale, is 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 5°F (-15°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elkdale?

The average relative humidity in December in Elkdale, Colorado, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elkdale?

In Elkdale, Colorado, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Elkdale?

In Elkdale, in December, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elkdale?

The month with the shortest days in Elkdale is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elkdale?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkdale have in December?

In Elkdale, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elkdale?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elkdale?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elkdale, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elkdale, CO

Average temperature in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elkdale, CO

Average pressure in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elkdale, CO

Average wind speed in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elkdale, CO

Average humidity in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elkdale, CO

Average rainfall in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elkdale, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elkdale, CO

Average snowfall in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.94").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elkdale, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkdale, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elkdale, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elkdale, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elkdale, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Elkdale, CO

Average visibility in December - Elkdale, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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