December weather forecastRocky Ford, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rocky Ford, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and lows of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), December is the coldest month.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.Rainfall
In Rocky Ford, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rocky Ford, there are 92.8 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. 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 December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rocky Ford, 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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
