December weather forecastEstes Park, CO
December
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 is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 snowfall days, and 105.67" (2684mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Estes Park, 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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
