Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C). In Fruita, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Humidity
In Fruita, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
In December, in Fruita, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fruita, 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 in Fruita. December is the month with the most snowfall in Fruita. Snow falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fruita.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 5:02 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Fruita are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fruita, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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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