December weather forecastKiowa, CO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Kiowa, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Kiowa's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kiowa is 61%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kiowa, Colorado, is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, in Kiowa, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kiowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.7 days and aggregates up to 35.51" (902mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Kiowa, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Kiowa, Colorado, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The lowest temperatures in Kiowa are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Kiowa in December has an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

The month with the least rainfall in Kiowa is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

In Kiowa, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

In December, in Kiowa, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kiowa, Colorado.

In December, the average day length in Kiowa is 9h and 27min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

In Kiowa, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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

In Kiowa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kiowa, CO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Kiowa, 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).