Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Orchard Mesa's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 69%.Rainfall
In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orchard Mesa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.6 days and collects up to 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Orchard Mesa, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Orchard Mesa, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Orchard Mesa is 6.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orchard Mesa. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Orchard Mesa in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Orchard Mesa?
How much does it rain in Orchard Mesa in December?
What is the snowiest month in Orchard Mesa?
How much does it snow in Orchard Mesa in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Orchard Mesa?
What is the average length of the day in December in Orchard Mesa?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orchard Mesa?
How many hours of sunshine does Orchard Mesa have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Orchard Mesa?
What is the UV index reading in December in Orchard Mesa?
Average temperature in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average humidity in December: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).
Average rainfall in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orchard Mesa, 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: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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