December weather forecastSilver Cliff, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Silver Cliff, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).Temperature
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) from November's chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Silver Cliff, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Silver Cliff, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 7.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets 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. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Silver Cliff, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Cliff, 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: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Silver Cliff, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Silver Cliff, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Silver Cliff, 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).
