December weather forecastHillside, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hillside, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 18.5°F (-7.5°C).Temperature
Hillside's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).Humidity
In Hillside, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In Hillside, in December, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hillside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Hillside, the average sunshine in December is 7.2h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hillside, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Hillside, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hillside, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Hillside, CO
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Hillside, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Hillside, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hillside, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hillside, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hillside, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hillside, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Hillside, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hillside, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Hillside, 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).
