December weather forecast
Peyton, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peyton, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Peyton is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Peyton, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Peyton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Peyton, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Peyton, Colorado, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Peyton?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is it in Peyton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Peyton, is 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Peyton?

In Peyton, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

What is the driest month in Peyton?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Peyton, Colorado. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Peyton in December?

In Peyton, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Peyton in December?

In Peyton, Colorado, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Peyton?

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

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

In Peyton, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Peyton?

On the first day of December in Peyton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Peyton have in December?

In Peyton, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Peyton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Peyton?

In Peyton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peyton, CO

Average temperature in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Peyton, CO

Average pressure in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Peyton, CO

Average wind speed in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Peyton, CO

Average humidity in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

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Average rainfall in December
Peyton, CO

Average rainfall in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Peyton, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Peyton, CO

Average snowfall in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Peyton, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peyton, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Peyton, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Peyton, CO

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Peyton, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Peyton, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Peyton, CO

Average visibility in December - Peyton, 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).

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