December weather forecast
Fruita, CO

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fruita, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature drops from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). In Fruita, the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fruita is 71%.

Rainfall

In Fruita, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fruita, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Fruita is December, when snow falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 28min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fruita, Colorado.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fruita. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transform into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Fruita?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fruita, Colorado, is 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fruita?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fruita?

In Fruita, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Fruita?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Fruita?

In Fruita, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fruita?

With an average of 9h and 28min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fruita, Colorado.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fruita?

The average day length in December in Fruita is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fruita?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fruita, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fruita have in December?

In Fruita, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

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

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 Fruita?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fruita is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fruita, CO

Average temperature in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fruita, CO

Average pressure in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fruita, CO

Average wind speed in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fruita, CO

Average humidity in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 28min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 28min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fruita, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fruita, CO

Average UV index in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Fruita, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
Fruita, CO

Average visibility in December - Fruita, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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