December weather forecast
Lyons, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lyons, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C).

Temperature

Lyons, Colorado, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lyons is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.2 rainfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lyons are January through May, October through December. In Lyons, Colorado, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lyons, there are 53.5 snowfall days, and 42.36" (1076mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lyons, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lyons, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lyons is 6.8h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Lyons?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Lyons, registering a high temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C).

How cold is it in Lyons in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lyons, is 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.6°F (-8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lyons?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lyons?

In Lyons, Colorado, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lyons?

In Lyons, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lyons?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lyons have in December?

The average day length in December in Lyons is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lyons?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lyons, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lyons?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Lyons?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lyons?

In Lyons, Colorado, 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
Lyons, CO

Average temperature in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lyons, CO

Average pressure in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lyons, CO

Average wind speed in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lyons, CO

Average humidity in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (46%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lyons, CO

Average rainfall in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lyons, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lyons, CO

Average snowfall in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lyons, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 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
Lyons, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lyons, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lyons, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Lyons, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Lyons, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

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

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Average visibility in December
Lyons, CO

Average visibility in December - Lyons, 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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