December weather forecastRico, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rico, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Temperature
In Rico, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
In Rico, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Rico, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 17.13" (435mm) of snow. In Rico, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.8 days and aggregates up to 121.42" (3084mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.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
With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rico, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
