December weather forecastOuray, CO
December
Weather in December
In December, Ouray, Colorado, welcomes the winter season full swing as temperatures drop to between 4.8°F (-15.1°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C). With 10.71" (272mm) of snow over 12.6 days, December offers the most snow-covered days in the city's calendar. The Christmas season brightens up the short days and long nights with city-wide light displays and festive decorations. The freezing weather sets a perfect stage for various winter activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, and ice climbing. Warm lighting coupled with snowy landscapes make for a picturesque holiday season in Ouray.Temperature
The start of December in Ouray signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). Ouray's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 4.8°F (-15.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Ouray is 82%.Rainfall
In Ouray, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ouray are January through June, August through December. In December, in Ouray, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ouray, during the entire year, snow falls for 102 days and aggregates up to 101.02" (2566mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Ouray is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Ouray, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Ouray, Colorado, are February and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ouray, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 4.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Ouray, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ouray, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ouray, 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 (47%).
Average rainfall in December
Ouray, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Ouray, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ouray, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 10.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ouray, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ouray, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ouray, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ouray, CO
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ouray, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Ouray, 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 and December (4mi).
