December weather forecast
Rye, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rye, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.3°F (0.7°C) and min 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Rye is 72%.

Rainfall

In Rye, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rye, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Rye, Colorado, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rye, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.4 days and aggregates up to 53.07" (1348mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Rye, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rye, Colorado. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Rye?

December temperatures in Rye, Colorado, vary between a high-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rye?

The average relative humidity in December in Rye, Colorado, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rye?

In December, in Rye, Colorado, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rye?

In Rye, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rye?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rye have in December?

In Rye, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rye?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rye have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rye is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rye?

The months with the lowest UV index in Rye are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Rye?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rye, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rye, CO

Average temperature in December - Rye, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rye, CO

Average pressure in December - Rye, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rye, CO

Average wind speed in December - Rye, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rye, CO

Average humidity in December - Rye, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rye, CO

Average rainfall in December - Rye, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rye, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Rye, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rye, CO

Average snowfall in December - Rye, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rye, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Rye, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rye, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rye, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rye, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Rye, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rye, CO

Average UV index in December - Rye, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Rye, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Rye, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Rye, CO

Average visibility in December - Rye, 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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