December weather forecast
Fort Garland, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Fort Garland, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December, Fort Garland anticipates an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

In Fort Garland, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Fort Garland, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Garland, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Garland are January through June, September through December. In Fort Garland, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Garland, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.4 days and aggregates up to 53.07" (1348mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Fort Garland, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Garland, Colorado. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fort Garland?

In Fort Garland, 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Garland?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Garland, Colorado, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Fort Garland in December?

In Fort Garland, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Garland?

In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Garland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Garland, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Garland?

In Fort Garland, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fort Garland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Garland, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Garland?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Garland?

January, February, 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 Fort Garland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Garland, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average temperature in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average pressure in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average wind speed in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average humidity in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average UV index in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Garland, CO

Average visibility in December - Fort Garland, 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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