December weather forecast
Grand Lake, CO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Grand Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.6°F (-15.8°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and lows at 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Grand Lake are September, November and December Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Grand Lake. In Grand Lake, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Grand Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.8 days and aggregates up to 39.13" (994mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Grand Lake, Colorado.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Grand Lake, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Grand Lake?

With an average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 3.6°F (-15.8°C), December is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Grand Lake in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Grand Lake, is 23.4°F (-4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 3.6°F (-15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Grand Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity in Grand Lake, Colorado, is 85%.

What is the driest month in Grand Lake?

September, November and December are months with the least rain in Grand Lake, Colorado, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Grand Lake?

In Grand Lake, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Grand Lake in December?

In December, in Grand Lake, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Grand Lake?

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

How many hours of daylight does Grand Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length in Grand Lake, Colorado, is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Grand Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Grand Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Grand Lake is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Grand Lake?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Grand Lake, Colorado, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Grand Lake?

In Grand Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average temperature in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average pressure in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average wind speed in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average humidity in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average rainfall in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September, November and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average snowfall in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grand Lake, CO

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average UV index in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Grand Lake, CO

Average visibility in December - Grand Lake, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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