December weather forecastOphir, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ophir, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
December, marked by an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
In Ophir, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Ophir, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Ophir, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. 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, 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
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ophir, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
