December weather forecastPalisade, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Palisade, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Palisade experiences a mean low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Palisade, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palisade, Colorado, 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. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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 Palisade, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Palisade, Colorado, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palisade, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
