December weather forecast
Vernon, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Vernon, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 40.6°F (4.8°C) at the peak and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at the low.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Vernon are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Vernon are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vernon, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Vernon, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Vernon, Colorado, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Vernon, Colorado, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Vernon?

December tends to be the coldest month in Vernon, Colorado, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Is December cold in Vernon?

The high-temperature, in December, in Vernon, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Vernon?

The months with the highest humidity in Vernon, Colorado, are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in December in Vernon?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

What is the driest month in Vernon?

January, February and December are months with the least rain in Vernon when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Vernon?

In Vernon, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Vernon?

In Vernon, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vernon?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Vernon?

The average day length in December in Vernon, Colorado, is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Vernon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Vernon, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Vernon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Vernon is 6.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Vernon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Vernon is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Vernon, CO

Average temperature in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Vernon, CO

Average pressure in December - Vernon, 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 (29.81"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Vernon, CO

Average wind speed in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Vernon, CO

Average humidity in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Vernon, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Vernon, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Vernon, CO

Average snowfall in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Vernon, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Vernon, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Vernon, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
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
Vernon, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Vernon, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Vernon, CO

Average visibility in December - Vernon, 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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