December weather forecastFort Carson, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fort Carson, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).Temperature
The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Fort Carson, Colorado, is 60%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Carson, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Fort Carson, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Fort Carson, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. 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
Fort Carson, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average humidity in December: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Carson, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Fort Carson, 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).
