December weather forecast
Arvada, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arvada, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a still freezing cold 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In Arvada, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Arvada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.8 days and collects up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In December, in Arvada, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arvada, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Arvada, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Arvada, the average sunshine in December is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Arvada. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Arvada?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arvada, Wyoming, are 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Arvada?

In Arvada, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Arvada?

In Arvada, Wyoming, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Arvada?

In Arvada, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arvada?

December has the shortest days of the year in Arvada, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Arvada have in December?

In Arvada, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Arvada?

On the first day of December in Arvada, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arvada have in December?

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Arvada?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arvada, WY

Average temperature in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Arvada, WY

Average pressure in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Arvada, WY

Average wind speed in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Arvada, WY

Average humidity in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Arvada, WY

Average rainfall in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Arvada, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Arvada, WY

Average snowfall in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Arvada, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (7.5 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
Arvada, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arvada, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arvada, WY

Average UV index in December - Arvada, WY
  • 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
Arvada, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Arvada, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Arvada, WY

Average visibility in December - Arvada, WY
  • 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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