December weather forecastMolina, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Molina, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 15.8°F (-9°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 32°F (0°C). An average low-temperature of 15.8°F (-9°C) is common during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Molina is 77%.Rainfall
In Molina, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Molina, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Molina, Colorado. In Molina, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 10.79" (274mm) of snow. In Molina, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.1 days and aggregates up to 49.21" (1250mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Molina, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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:
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. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Molina, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 32°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Molina, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Molina, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Molina, CO
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).
Average rainfall in December
Molina, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Molina, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Molina, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 10.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Molina, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Molina, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Molina, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Molina, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Molina, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Molina, 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).
