December weather forecast
Paonia, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paonia, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Temperature

In Paonia, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's icy 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 12.9°F (-10.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In Paonia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Paonia, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Paonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Paonia, Colorado. In Paonia, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 13.31" (338mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 77.4 snowfall days, and 68.23" (1733mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Paonia, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Paonia, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Paonia in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Paonia, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Paonia?

The average relative humidity in December in Paonia is 79%.

How much does it rain in Paonia in December?

In Paonia, Colorado, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Paonia?

In Paonia, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paonia?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Paonia have in December?

The average day length in December in Paonia is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Paonia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paonia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Paonia, Colorado, is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Paonia?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Paonia, Colorado.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Paonia?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paonia, CO

Average temperature in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Paonia, CO

Average pressure in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Paonia, CO

Average wind speed in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Paonia, CO

Average humidity in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

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Average rainfall in December
Paonia, CO

Average rainfall in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Paonia, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Paonia, CO

Average snowfall in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 13.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Paonia, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Paonia, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Paonia, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Paonia, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Paonia, CO

Average visibility in December - Paonia, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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