December weather forecast
Empire, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Empire, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and min 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Empire, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 6.38" (162mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Empire, during the entire year, snow falls for 127.6 days and aggregates up to 93.94" (2386mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Empire, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Empire, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Empire, Colorado, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Empire. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Empire?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the peak and 8.1°F (-13.3°C) at the low.

How cold is December in Empire?

In December, in Empire, the average high-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Empire?

In Empire, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the driest month in Empire?

The month with the least rainfall in Empire, Colorado, is December, when the rain falls for 7.6 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Empire in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Empire?

In December, in Empire, it is snowing for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Empire?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Empire?

On the first day of December in Empire, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Empire?

The average sunshine duration in December in Empire is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Empire?

The month with the lowest UV index in Empire, Colorado, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Empire?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Empire, Colorado, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Empire, CO

Average temperature in December - Empire, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (8.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Empire, CO

Average pressure in December - Empire, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Empire, CO

Average wind speed in December - Empire, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Empire, CO

Average humidity in December - Empire, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Empire, CO

Average rainfall in December - Empire, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Empire, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Empire, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Empire, CO

Average snowfall in December - Empire, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (17.48").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in December
Empire, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Empire, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.5 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Empire, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Empire, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Empire, CO

Average UV index in December - Empire, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Empire, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Empire, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Empire, CO

Average visibility in December - Empire, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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