December weather forecastRand, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Rand, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 6.8°F (-14°C).Temperature
Rand's December weather reaches an average high of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average low of 6.8°F (-14°C), making it the coldest month.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Rand is 85%.Rainfall
In Rand, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Rand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.4 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, in Rand, Colorado, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rand, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.4 days and aggregates up to 57.44" (1459mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Rand, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Rand, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Rand, Colorado, is 5.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rand, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Rand, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rand, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Rand, CO
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).
Average rainfall in December
Rand, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Rand, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rand, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 7.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rand, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rand, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Rand, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Rand, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rand, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Rand, 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 and December (4mi).
