December weather forecastGilcrest, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gilcrest, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).Temperature
December, with its average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gilcrest, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average humidity in December: 63%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).
Average rainfall in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.12"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gilcrest, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 26.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Gilcrest, 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
Gilcrest, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 24
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Gilcrest, 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).
