December weather forecast
Thornton, CO

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Thornton, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Thornton, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Thornton are January and December Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thornton, Colorado, are January through May, October through December. In Thornton, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Thornton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Thornton, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Thornton, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Thornton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Thornton?

With an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), December is the coldest month in Thornton.

What is the temperature in December in Thornton?

In December, in Thornton, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thornton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Thornton, Colorado, is 60%.

What is the driest month in Thornton?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Thornton in December?

In Thornton, in December, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Thornton?

In Thornton, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thornton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Thornton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Thornton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Thornton?

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

Average temperature in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thornton, CO

Average pressure in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thornton, CO

Average wind speed in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thornton, CO

Average humidity in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thornton, CO

Average rainfall in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thornton, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thornton, CO

Average snowfall in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thornton, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 57min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Thornton, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thornton, CO

Average UV index in December - Thornton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Thornton, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Thornton, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Thornton, CO

Average visibility in December - Thornton, 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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