December weather forecast
Palisade, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Palisade, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°F (-7.2°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Palisade's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Palisade, an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In Palisade, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palisade, there are 127.9 rainfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palisade is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Palisade. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Palisade?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palisade, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 19°F (-7.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palisade?

In December, the average relative humidity in Palisade is 73%.

How much does it rain in Palisade in December?

In December, in Palisade, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Palisade?

The month with the most snowfall in Palisade, Colorado, is December, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Palisade?

In Palisade, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palisade?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Palisade?

In Palisade, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palisade?

On the first day of December in Palisade, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palisade have in December?

In Palisade, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palisade?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palisade, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index value 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
Palisade, CO

Average temperature in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palisade, CO

Average pressure in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Palisade, CO

Average wind speed in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palisade, CO

Average humidity in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palisade, CO

Average rainfall in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palisade, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palisade, CO

Average snowfall in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palisade, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palisade, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palisade, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palisade, CO

Average UV index in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palisade, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Palisade, CO

Average visibility in December - Palisade, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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