December weather forecast
Ophir, CO

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A rough unmarked road through the shrubs and hilly slopes in the mountainous region heading to Ophir town, Colorado
A rough unmarked road through the shrubs and hilly slopes in the mountainous region heading to Ophir town, Colorado

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ophir, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Ophir's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ophir are January through December. In Ophir, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ophir, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.7 days and aggregates up to 123.82" (3145mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ophir, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Ophir is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ophir?

In Ophir, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

How cold is it in Ophir in December?

December temperatures in Ophir, Colorado, vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ophir?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ophir?

In Ophir, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ophir?

In Ophir, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ophir?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ophir, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ophir have in December?

In Ophir, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ophir?

On the first day of December in Ophir, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ophir?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ophir have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ophir is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ophir?

The month with the lowest UV index in Ophir, Colorado, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ophir?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ophir is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ophir, CO

Average temperature in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ophir, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ophir, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ophir, CO

Average humidity in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ophir, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ophir, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ophir, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 18.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ophir, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ophir, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ophir, CO

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ophir, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ophir, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Ophir, CO

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

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

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