December weather forecastSnyder, CO

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Snyder, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a minimum average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Snyder are January through May, October through December. In Snyder, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Snyder, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Snyder is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Snyder, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Snyder. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
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 intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average high temperatures of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and lows of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), December is the coldest month.

Snyder in December has an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

In Snyder, Colorado, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

January and December are months with the least rain in Snyder when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Snyder, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Snyder is 9h and 21min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

The months with the least sunshine in Snyder are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Snyder are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Snyder, CO

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Snyder, 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).