December weather forecast
Shawnee, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shawnee, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and max 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Shawnee, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Shawnee, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Shawnee, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 35.39" (899mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shawnee.
On the first day of December in Shawnee, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Shawnee, Colorado, is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shawnee, Colorado, 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Shawnee?

Temperature records in Shawnee mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and lows at 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is December in Shawnee?

During December, Shawnee experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shawnee?

In Shawnee, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

What is the driest month in Shawnee?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Shawnee?

In Shawnee, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Shawnee?

In Shawnee, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shawnee?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shawnee have in December?

The average day length in December in Shawnee, Colorado, is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shawnee?

On the first day of December in Shawnee, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shawnee have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shawnee is 6.5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shawnee?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shawnee, CO

Average temperature in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shawnee, CO

Average pressure in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shawnee, CO

Average wind speed in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shawnee, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shawnee, CO

Average rainfall in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shawnee, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shawnee, CO

Average snowfall in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shawnee, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shawnee, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shawnee, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shawnee, CO

Average UV index in December - Shawnee, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shawnee, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Shawnee, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Shawnee, CO

Average visibility in December - Shawnee, 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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