December weather forecast
Lakeside, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakeside, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and lows of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Lakeside, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lakeside, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.9 snowfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lakeside, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lakeside, Colorado, is 7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lakeside, Colorado. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Lakeside?

Lakeside, Colorado, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold does it get in Lakeside in December?

December temperatures in Lakeside, Colorado, vary between a high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeside?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Lakeside?

In December, in Lakeside, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lakeside in December?

In Lakeside, Colorado, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakeside?

The month with the shortest days in Lakeside is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakeside have in December?

In Lakeside, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lakeside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakeside have in December?

In Lakeside, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lakeside?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lakeside?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lakeside is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Lakeside, CO

Average temperature in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lakeside, CO

Average pressure in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lakeside, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lakeside, CO

Average humidity in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lakeside, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lakeside, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lakeside, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lakeside, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lakeside, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lakeside, CO

Average UV index in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Lakeside, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeside, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Lakeside, CO

Average visibility in December - Lakeside, 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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