December weather forecast
Lake City, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lake City, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 4.8°F (-15.1°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 4.8°F (-15.1°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lake City is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, during December, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Lake City, in December, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 10.71" (272mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake City, there are 102 snowfall days, and 101.02" (2566mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake City, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Lake City.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake City are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lake City?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lake City, Colorado, during December are 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 4.8°F (-15.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Lake City?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Lake City in December?

In Lake City, during December, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake City?

In December, in Lake City, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake City?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lake City?

In Lake City, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake City, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Lake City?

The months with the least sunshine in Lake City, Colorado, are February and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake City?

In Lake City, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake City are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Lake City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lake City is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake City, CO

Average temperature in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake City, CO

Average pressure in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake City, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake City, CO

Average humidity in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake City, CO

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

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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake City, CO

Average UV index in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake City, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Lake City, CO

Average visibility in December - Lake City, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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