December weather forecastHotchkiss, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hotchkiss, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and max 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a frigid cold 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Humidity
In Hotchkiss, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, in Hotchkiss, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hotchkiss, Colorado, are January through June, October through December. In Hotchkiss, Colorado, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 13.31" (338mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hotchkiss, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.4 days and aggregates up to 68.23" (1733mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).
Average humidity in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 13.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Hotchkiss, CO
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
