December weather forecast
Las Animas, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Las Animas, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months with the least rain in Las Animas when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Las Animas, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Las Animas, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Las Animas.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Las Animas are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Las Animas?

December, with an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Las Animas, Colorado.

How cold does it get in Las Animas in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Las Animas, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Las Animas?

In Las Animas, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

What is the driest month in Las Animas?

January, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Las Animas?

In Las Animas, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Las Animas?

In Las Animas, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Las Animas?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Las Animas have in December?

In Las Animas, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Las Animas?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Las Animas, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Las Animas have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Las Animas?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Las Animas?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Las Animas, CO

Average temperature in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Las Animas, CO

Average pressure in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Las Animas, CO

Average wind speed in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Las Animas, CO

Average humidity in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Las Animas, CO

Average rainfall in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Las Animas, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Las Animas, CO

Average snowfall in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Las Animas, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Las Animas, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Las Animas, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
Las Animas, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Las Animas, CO

Average UV index in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Las Animas, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Las Animas, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Las Animas, CO

Average visibility in December - Las Animas, 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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