December weather forecast
Gilcrest, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilcrest, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Gilcrest are January and December Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gilcrest, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gilcrest, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gilcrest.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Gilcrest, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Gilcrest?

Gilcrest experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in Gilcrest in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gilcrest, records 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gilcrest?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

What is the driest month in Gilcrest?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Gilcrest in December?

In Gilcrest, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gilcrest in December?

In December, in Gilcrest, Colorado, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gilcrest?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gilcrest, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Gilcrest, Colorado, is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gilcrest?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gilcrest?

The average sunshine duration in December in Gilcrest is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gilcrest?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gilcrest?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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Average humidity in December
Gilcrest, CO

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gilcrest, CO

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Gilcrest, CO

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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Average UV index in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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Average visibility in December
Gilcrest, CO

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).

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