December weather forecast
Highlands Ranch, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.1 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Highlands Ranch, there are 39.3 snowfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Highlands Ranch?

December, with its average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold does it get in Highlands Ranch in December?

In December, in Highlands Ranch, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Highlands Ranch?

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in December in Highlands Ranch?

In December, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Highlands Ranch in December?

In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Highlands Ranch?

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

How many hours of daylight does Highlands Ranch have in December?

The average day length in December in Highlands Ranch is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Highlands Ranch?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Highlands Ranch?

The average sunshine duration in December in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Highlands Ranch?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Highlands Ranch?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Highlands Ranch 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
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average temperature in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average pressure in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average wind speed in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average humidity in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average rainfall in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average snowfall in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 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
Highlands Ranch, CO

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average UV index in December - Highlands Ranch, 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
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average visibility in December - Highlands Ranch, 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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