December weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Rico, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Rico records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Rico, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 17.13" (435mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rico, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rico, Colorado.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Rico, Colorado, is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
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. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Rico?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

How cold is it in Rico in December?

The high-temperature in Rico during December is 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rico?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Rico in December?

In Rico, Colorado, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rico?

In December, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout December, 17.13" (435mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rico?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rico, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Rico, Colorado, is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rico?

On the first day of December in Rico, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rico?

The month with the least sunshine in Rico, Colorado, is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rico?

In Rico, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

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

The month with the lowest UV index in Rico is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rico?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rico is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rico, CO

Average temperature in December - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rico, CO

Average pressure in December - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in December - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rico, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in December - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in December - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 17.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rico, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rico, CO

Average UV index in December - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Rico, CO

Average visibility in December - Rico, 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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