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
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average nighttime temperature in Rifle lowers to a still subzero cold 14.9°F (-9.5°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Rifle is 79%.Rainfall
In December, in Rifle, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rifle, there are 107.7 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rifle are January through May, October through December. In Rifle, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rifle, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Rifle, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.UV index
January through March, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Rifle?
How many days does it snow in December in Rifle?
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When is the lowest UV index in Rifle?
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Average temperature in December
Rifle, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in December
Rifle, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.2"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rifle, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Rifle, CO
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 7.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rifle, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rifle, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Rifle, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rifle, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Rifle, 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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