December weather forecast
Greeley, CO

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Weather in December

December brings the cold winter in Greeley, Colorado, with the temperatures decreasing substantially. Even though it is a winter month, the lowest temperature remains above freezing at 20.1°F (-6.6°C). The shorter daylight hours and frequent snowfall make it a typical winter month. December greets residents and visitors with a white Christmas, one of the year's most anticipated events. Despite cold weather conditions, the city’s holiday spirit keeps the atmosphere warm and inviting.

Temperature

Greeley witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Greeley are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Greeley, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Greeley, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 13.62" (346mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Greeley?

December, known for its average high temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C), is the coldest month in Greeley.

How cold is it in Greeley in December?

In Greeley, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Greeley?

The months with the highest humidity in Greeley are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in December in Greeley?

In December, the average relative humidity in Greeley is 64%.

What is the driest month in Greeley?

The month with the least rainfall in Greeley is December, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Greeley in December?

In Greeley, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Greeley in December?

In December, in Greeley, Colorado, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Greeley?

The month with the shortest days in Greeley is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Greeley?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Greeley?

The months with the least sunshine in Greeley are February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Greeley have in December?

In Greeley, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Greeley?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Greeley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Greeley, CO

Average temperature in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Greeley, CO

Average pressure in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Greeley, CO

Average wind speed in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Greeley, CO

Average humidity in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Greeley, CO

Average rainfall in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Greeley, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Greeley, CO

Average snowfall in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Greeley, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greeley, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Greeley, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Greeley, CO

Average UV index in December - Greeley, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Greeley, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Greeley, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Greeley, CO

Average visibility in December - Greeley, 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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