December weather forecast
Yuma, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yuma, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Yuma's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Yuma, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yuma, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 12.52" (318mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Yuma, Colorado. In Yuma, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. 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. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Yuma?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is recognized as the coldest in Yuma, Colorado.

Is it cold in Yuma during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Yuma, Colorado, are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Yuma?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Yuma?

In December, in Yuma, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Yuma?

In Yuma, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yuma?

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

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

In Yuma, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Yuma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yuma, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Yuma?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Yuma?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Yuma, CO

Average pressure in December - Yuma, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Yuma, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Yuma, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Yuma, CO

Average rainfall in December - Yuma, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Yuma, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Yuma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Yuma, CO

Average snowfall in December - Yuma, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Yuma, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Yuma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 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
Yuma, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yuma, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Yuma, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Yuma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Yuma, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Yuma, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Yuma, CO

Average visibility in December - Yuma, 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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