December weather forecast
Olney Springs, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Olney Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a minimum temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Olney Springs, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Olney Springs, there are 92.8 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Olney Springs. In Olney Springs, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Olney Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Olney Springs, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Olney Springs?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Olney Springs, registering a high temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is December cold in Olney Springs?

In Olney Springs, 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Olney Springs?

The months with the highest humidity in Olney Springs, Colorado, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December in Olney Springs?

In Olney Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

How much does it rain in Olney Springs in December?

In Olney Springs, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Olney Springs in December?

In Olney Springs, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Olney Springs?

The month with the shortest days in Olney Springs is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Olney Springs have in December?

The average day length in December in Olney Springs is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Olney Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Olney Springs?

The average sunshine duration in December in Olney Springs, Colorado, is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Olney Springs?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Olney Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Olney Springs, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average temperature in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average pressure in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average wind speed in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average humidity in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

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Average rainfall in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average rainfall in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average snowfall in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average UV index in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Olney Springs, CO

Average visibility in December - Olney Springs, 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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