December weather forecastOvid, CO

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ovid, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Ovid, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ovid, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ovid. In December, in Ovid, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ovid, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ovid.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December is the month when Ovid sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.2°F (4°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Ovid is 65%.

In December, in Ovid, Colorado, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Ovid, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In Ovid, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

On the first day of December in Ovid, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

The months with the least sunshine in Ovid are February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Ovid is 6.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Ovid, Colorado, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ovid, CO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December
Ovid, 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).