December weather forecast
Kings Canyon, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kings Canyon, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Kings Canyon witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.8 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, in Kings Canyon, it is snowing for 17.7 days. Throughout December, 9.69" (246mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.8 snowfall days, and 76.73" (1949mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Kings Canyon, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kings Canyon. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Kings Canyon?

December, known for its average high temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average low temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Kings Canyon in December?

In Kings Canyon, 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 7.7°F (-13.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Kings Canyon?

The average relative humidity in December in Kings Canyon is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kings Canyon?

In Kings Canyon, Colorado, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kings Canyon in December?

In Kings Canyon, in December, during 17.7 snowfall days, 9.69" (246mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kings Canyon?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kings Canyon?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kings Canyon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kings Canyon, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kings Canyon?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kings Canyon, Colorado, is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kings Canyon?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kings Canyon, Colorado, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Kings Canyon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kings Canyon, Colorado, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average temperature in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average pressure in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average wind speed in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average humidity in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average rainfall in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average snowfall in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (12.48").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kings Canyon, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average UV index in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Kings Canyon, CO

Average visibility in December - Kings Canyon, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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