December weather forecastKings Canyon, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kings Canyon, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Temperature
Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and a minimum average of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Kings Canyon, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kings Canyon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kings Canyon, in December, during 17.7 snowfall days, 9.69" (246mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.8 snowfall days, and 76.73" (1949mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kings Canyon.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Kings Canyon, the average sunshine in December is 5.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 23.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 9.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (12.48").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Kings Canyon, CO
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
