December weather forecast
La Veta, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in La Veta, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). December in La Veta generally records an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in La Veta, Colorado, is 72%.

Rainfall

In La Veta, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Veta, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In La Veta, Colorado, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In La Veta, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.4 days and aggregates up to 53.07" (1348mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in La Veta is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in La Veta, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in La Veta?

In La Veta, 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in La Veta?

The average relative humidity in December in La Veta is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in La Veta?

In La Veta, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in La Veta in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Veta?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Veta, Colorado.

What is the average length of the day in December in La Veta?

The average day length in December in La Veta, Colorado, is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in La Veta?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does La Veta have in December?

In La Veta, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in La Veta?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in La Veta?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Veta, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Veta, CO

Average temperature in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
La Veta, CO

Average pressure in December - La Veta, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
La Veta, CO

Average wind speed in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
La Veta, CO

Average humidity in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Veta, CO

Average rainfall in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Veta, CO

Average rainfall days in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
La Veta, CO

Average snowfall in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Veta, CO

Average snowfall days in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 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
La Veta, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Veta, CO

Average sunshine days in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in December
La Veta, CO

Average UV index in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
La Veta, CO

Average cloud cover in December - La Veta, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
La Veta, CO

Average visibility in December - La Veta, 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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