December weather forecast
Estes Park, CO

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Weather in December

December seals the transition to winter, establishing itself as one of the coldest months. Compared to November, Estes Park, Colorado experiences reduced daylight hours of around 9.3 hours. The town starts dressing up in a white veil of snow, resembling a classic winter postcard scenery. Amidst the cold, the joy of the festive season keeps the town lively. Amidst the snowfall, the town relishes fewer hours of sunshine, illuminating the town under a comforting winter sun.

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Estes Park, Colorado. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Estes Park are January through June, August through December. In Estes Park, in December, snow falls for 15.7 days, with typically accumulated 8.31" (211mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Estes Park, there are 114.1 snowfall days, and 105.67" (2684mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Estes Park, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Estes Park, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Estes Park is 6.2h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Estes Park?

December, with its high-temperature average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), is the coldest month in Estes Park, Colorado.

How cold is it in Estes Park in December?

The high-temperature in Estes Park, Colorado, during December is 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and the low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Estes Park?

In Estes Park, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

What is the driest month in Estes Park?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Estes Park, Colorado. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Estes Park?

In Estes Park, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Estes Park in December?

In Estes Park, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Estes Park?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Estes Park, Colorado.

What is the average length of the day in December in Estes Park?

In December, the average day length in Estes Park, Colorado, is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Estes Park?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Estes Park, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Estes Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Estes Park is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Estes Park?

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 Estes Park?

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

Average temperature in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Estes Park, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Estes Park, CO

Average wind speed in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Estes Park, CO

Average humidity in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Estes Park, CO

Average rainfall in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Estes Park, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Estes Park, CO

Average snowfall in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (21.3").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Estes Park, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Estes Park, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Estes Park, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Estes Park, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Estes Park, CO

Average UV index in December - Estes Park, 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
Estes Park, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Estes Park, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Estes Park, CO

Average visibility in December - Estes Park, 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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