December weather forecast
Mount Crested Butte, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Crested Butte, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 1°F (-17.2°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

February and December, with an average high-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), are marked as the coldest months.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Crested Butte, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Mount Crested Butte, it is snowing for 20 days. Throughout December, 19.06" (484mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 159 days and aggregates up to 149.53" (3798mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Crested Butte is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Crested Butte. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mount Crested Butte?

The temperature hits its lowest levels in February and December, recording an average high-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

How cold is December in Mount Crested Butte?

The high-temperature during December is 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 1°F (-17.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Crested Butte?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Mount Crested Butte in December?

In Mount Crested Butte, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Crested Butte?

In December, in Mount Crested Butte, it is snowing for 20 days. Throughout December, 19.06" (484mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Crested Butte?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Crested Butte.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Crested Butte?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Crested Butte?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Crested Butte?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mount Crested Butte?

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Crested Butte?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Crested Butte is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average temperature in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 19.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (23.94").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (21.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.7 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, 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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