December weather forecast
Montezuma, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Montezuma, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and min 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Temperature

Montezuma's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Montezuma, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.5 rainfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In December, it is snowing for 16.7 days. Throughout December, 9.49" (241mm) of snow is accumulated. In Montezuma, during the entire year, snow falls for 149 days and aggregates up to 108.54" (2757mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Montezuma, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Montezuma, Colorado, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Montezuma, Colorado, are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

How cold is it in Montezuma in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 0.9°F (-17.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Montezuma?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Montezuma?

In December, in Montezuma, Colorado, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Montezuma?

In December, in Montezuma, it is snowing for 16.7 days. Throughout December, 9.49" (241mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montezuma?

December has the shortest days of the year in Montezuma, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Montezuma have in December?

The average day length in December in Montezuma, Colorado, is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Montezuma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Montezuma, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Montezuma?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Montezuma?

The months with the lowest UV index in Montezuma are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Montezuma?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Montezuma, Colorado, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montezuma, CO

Average temperature in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (39.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (0.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Montezuma, CO

Average pressure in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Montezuma, CO

Average wind speed in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Montezuma, CO

Average humidity in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Montezuma, CO

Average rainfall in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Montezuma, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Montezuma, CO

Average snowfall in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (18.27").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.47").

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Average snowfall days in December
Montezuma, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montezuma, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Montezuma, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Montezuma, CO

Average UV index in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Montezuma, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Montezuma, CO

Average visibility in December - Montezuma, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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