December weather forecast
Wolcott, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Wolcott, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and min 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). December brings Wolcott a consistent average low-temperature of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Wolcott, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wolcott, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Wolcott. In Wolcott, Colorado, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow. In Wolcott, during the entire year, snow falls for 118.4 days and aggregates up to 93.39" (2372mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wolcott.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Wolcott, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wolcott?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wolcott, Colorado, during December are 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 4.1°F (-15.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Wolcott?

In December, the average relative humidity in Wolcott is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wolcott?

In Wolcott, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Wolcott?

In Wolcott, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 10.94" (278mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wolcott?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wolcott, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wolcott have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wolcott?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wolcott?

In Wolcott, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wolcott?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wolcott, Colorado.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wolcott?

In Wolcott, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wolcott, CO

Average temperature in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wolcott, CO

Average pressure in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Wolcott, CO

Average wind speed in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wolcott, CO

Average humidity in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wolcott, CO

Average rainfall in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wolcott, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wolcott, CO

Average snowfall in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (15.16").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wolcott, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wolcott, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wolcott, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wolcott, CO

Average UV index in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wolcott, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Wolcott, CO

Average visibility in December - Wolcott, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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