December weather forecastRidgway, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ridgway, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). During December, Ridgway's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).Humidity
In Ridgway, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Ridgway, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 11.22" (285mm) of snow. In Ridgway, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.5 days and aggregates up to 66.1" (1679mm) 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 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 9.5°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 (6.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 11.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridgway, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Ridgway, 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
Ridgway, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Ridgway, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
