December weather forecast
Fountain, CO

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Weather in December

December sees Fountain, Colorado in the heart of winter, presenting a significant change from November's pre-winter climatic conditions. This month experiences some of the coldest temperatures and witnesses an increase in snowfall to 2.87" (73mm). Despite the chilly weather, Fountain sparkles under the clear, crisp winter skies, with a spurt in relative humidity. As days shorten, December becomes the month with least sunlight, a characteristic feature of the winter solstice. The advent of January wraps up the winter season but maintains December’s weather trends.

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Fountain. 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 Fountain, Colorado, in December, during 7.4 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 45 days and aggregates up to 23.5" (597mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Fountain, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fountain, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Fountain?

With its average high temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), December is regarded as the coldest month in Fountain.

How cold does it get in Fountain in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fountain, is 39.2°F (4°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fountain?

The average relative humidity in December in Fountain is 60%.

What is the driest month in Fountain?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Fountain, Colorado. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fountain in December?

In Fountain, in December, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fountain?

In December, in Fountain, Colorado, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fountain?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fountain, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fountain have in December?

The average day length in December in Fountain is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fountain?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fountain, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fountain?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fountain?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fountain?

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

Average temperature in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Fountain, CO

Average pressure in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fountain, CO

Average wind speed in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Fountain, CO

Average humidity in December - Fountain, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fountain, CO

Average rainfall in December - Fountain, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fountain, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Fountain, CO

Average snowfall in December - Fountain, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fountain, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Fountain, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fountain, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fountain, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Fountain, CO

Average UV index in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fountain, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Fountain, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Fountain, CO

Average visibility in December - Fountain, 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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