December weather forecast
Ponderosa Park, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ponderosa Park, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ponderosa Park is 61%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Ponderosa Park is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ponderosa Park, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Ponderosa Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.7 days and aggregates up to 35.51" (902mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ponderosa Park, Colorado.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Ponderosa Park, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Ponderosa Park, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Ponderosa Park?

In Ponderosa Park, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

How cold is it in Ponderosa Park in December?

December temperatures in Ponderosa Park vary between a high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ponderosa Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ponderosa Park, Colorado, is 61%.

What is the driest month in Ponderosa Park?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ponderosa Park in December?

In December, in Ponderosa Park, Colorado, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ponderosa Park in December?

In Ponderosa Park, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ponderosa Park?

The month with the shortest days in Ponderosa Park is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ponderosa Park have in December?

The average day length in December in Ponderosa Park, Colorado, is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ponderosa Park?

On the first day of December in Ponderosa Park, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ponderosa Park?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ponderosa Park is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ponderosa Park?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ponderosa Park?

In Ponderosa Park, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average temperature in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

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

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

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Average wind speed in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average wind speed in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average humidity in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average rainfall in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average snowfall in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 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
Ponderosa Park, CO

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average UV index in December - Ponderosa Park, 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
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Ponderosa Park, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Ponderosa Park, CO

Average visibility in December - Ponderosa Park, 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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