December weather forecastMassadona, CO

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Massadona, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In the month of December, Massadona witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In Massadona, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Massadona, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 114.4 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Massadona are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Massadona, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Massadona, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

In Massadona, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Massadona, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11 days and accumulates 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

In December, in Massadona, it is snowing for 11 days. Throughout December, 6.34" (161mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Massadona, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Massadona is 6.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average snowfall in December: 6.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Massadona, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Massadona, CO

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).