December weather forecast
Rocky Ford, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Rocky Ford, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Rocky Ford reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 43.5°F (6.4°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Rocky Ford, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.8 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rocky Ford, Colorado. In Rocky Ford, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Rocky Ford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Rocky Ford, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Rocky Ford?

In Rocky Ford, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is December cold in Rocky Ford?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rocky Ford, records 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What are the most humid months in Rocky Ford?

The months with the highest humidity in Rocky Ford are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December in Rocky Ford?

The average relative humidity in December in Rocky Ford, Colorado, is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rocky Ford?

In Rocky Ford, Colorado, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rocky Ford?

In Rocky Ford, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rocky Ford?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rocky Ford have in December?

In December, the average day length in Rocky Ford, Colorado, is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rocky Ford?

On the first day of December in Rocky Ford, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rocky Ford?

In Rocky Ford, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rocky Ford?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rocky Ford.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rocky Ford?

In Rocky Ford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average temperature in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average pressure in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average wind speed in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average humidity in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rocky Ford, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average UV index in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Rocky Ford, CO

Average visibility in December - Rocky Ford, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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