December weather forecast
Watkins, CO

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Watkins, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 21.2°F (-6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Watkins. Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Watkins. In Watkins, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Watkins is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Watkins?

In Watkins, Colorado, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Is December cold in Watkins?

December temperatures in Watkins vary between a high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Watkins?

In December, the average relative humidity in Watkins is 62%.

What is the driest month in Watkins?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Watkins, Colorado. Rain falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Watkins?

In December, in Watkins, the rain falls for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Watkins in December?

In Watkins, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Watkins?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Watkins, Colorado, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Watkins?

On the first day of December in Watkins, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Watkins?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Watkins?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Watkins is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Watkins, CO

Average temperature in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Watkins, CO

Average pressure in December - Watkins, 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 (29.88"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Watkins, CO

Average wind speed in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.3mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Watkins, CO

Average humidity in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.24").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.1 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Watkins, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Watkins, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Watkins, CO

Average UV index in December - Watkins, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Watkins, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Watkins, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 18).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Watkins, CO

Average visibility in December - Watkins, 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).

[Resources]

Watkins, Colorado, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location