December weather forecast
Phippsburg, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Phippsburg, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

Phippsburg experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Phippsburg is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Phippsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.3 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Phippsburg, Colorado, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 14.02" (356mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Phippsburg, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 124.3 days and aggregates up to 104.02" (2642mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Phippsburg, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Phippsburg is 5.7h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Phippsburg. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Phippsburg?

Phippsburg, Colorado, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

How cold is it in Phippsburg in December?

During December, Phippsburg experiences an average high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Phippsburg?

The average relative humidity in December in Phippsburg is 86%.

How much does it rain in Phippsburg in December?

In Phippsburg, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Phippsburg in December?

In Phippsburg, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 14.02" (356mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Phippsburg?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Phippsburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Phippsburg?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Phippsburg, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Phippsburg have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Phippsburg is 5.7h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Phippsburg?

In Phippsburg, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average temperature in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Phippsburg, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average wind speed in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average humidity in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average rainfall in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average snowfall in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (17.52").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Phippsburg, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Phippsburg, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Phippsburg, CO

Average visibility in December - Phippsburg, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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