Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
During Ridgway's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Ridgway observes an average nighttime temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Ridgway, Colorado, is 80%.Rainfall
In Ridgway, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Ridgway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Ridgway. In December, it is snowing for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 11.22" (285mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ridgway, Colorado, there are 91.5 snowfall days, and 66.1" (1679mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgway, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Ridgway, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, 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 in Ridgway.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Ridgway in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Ridgway?
How much does it rain in Ridgway in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Ridgway?
What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgway?
What is the average length of the day in December in Ridgway?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgway?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ridgway?
How long on average sun shines in December in Ridgway?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ridgway?
How high is the UV index in December in Ridgway?
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 4min
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 1min
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).
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