December weather forecast
Hereford, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hereford, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Hereford's December weather, with an average high temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hereford is 63%.

Rainfall

In Hereford, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hereford, Colorado, there are 116 rainfall days, and 14.57" (370mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hereford, Colorado. In Hereford, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hereford is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Hereford?

In Hereford, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is December in Hereford?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hereford, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hereford?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hereford?

In Hereford, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hereford in December?

In Hereford, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hereford?

The month with the shortest days in Hereford is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Hereford is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hereford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hereford, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hereford?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hereford is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hereford?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hereford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hereford, CO

Average temperature in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°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 (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hereford, CO

Average pressure in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hereford, CO

Average wind speed in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hereford, CO

Average humidity in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 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
Hereford, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hereford, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Hereford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hereford, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hereford, CO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in December
Hereford, CO

Average visibility in December - Hereford, 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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