December weather forecastLakewood, CO
December
Weather in December
December marks the onset of winter in Lakewood, with temperatures touching a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), consequentially limiting daylight to only 9.4 hours. A white cover of snow begins to shroud the city, adding up to 3.31" (84mm) over 7 days of the month. The winds yield a steady pace of 5.8mph (9.3km/h). As the coldest month, December brings with it strikingly short days and marks the completion of the climatic cycle.Temperature
The coldest temperatures in Lakewood occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).Humidity
In Lakewood, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Lakewood, Colorado, are January and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lakewood, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lakewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.5 days and aggregates up to 35.67" (906mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lakewood.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 7.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lakewood. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lakewood, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Lakewood, 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).
