December weather forecast
Leadville, CO

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Weather in December

Carrying the baton from November, December introduces Leadville, Colorado, to the intense cold of the winter. Marked by the shortest daylight hours and long nights, the city often sees a white Christmas due to the 11.06" (281mm) of snowfall. As the mercury rarely edges above freezing, residents stay indoors cozying up by the fire. The chilling December hands off to January in an almost unbroken relay of winter's reign over this high-altitude city.

Temperature

Leadville's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 23°F (-5°C) to a low of 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

Humidity

In Leadville, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Leadville, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Leadville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.1 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Leadville, during December, snow falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Leadville, there are 141.6 snowfall days, and 104.69" (2659mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Leadville, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.9h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Leadville. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Leadville?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 2.1°F (-16.6°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is it in Leadville in December?

In December, in Leadville, the average high-temperature is 23°F (-5°C), and the average low-temperature is 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leadville?

The average relative humidity in December in Leadville, Colorado, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Leadville in December?

In Leadville, Colorado, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Leadville in December?

In Leadville, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 17 days, with typically accumulated 11.06" (281mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leadville?

The month with the shortest days in Leadville, Colorado, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Leadville is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Leadville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leadville have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leadville?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Leadville, Colorado.

What is the UV index reading in December in Leadville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Leadville, Colorado, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Leadville, CO

Average temperature in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Leadville, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Leadville, CO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Leadville, CO

Average humidity in December - Leadville, 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 (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leadville, CO

Average rainfall in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Leadville, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Leadville, CO

Average snowfall in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (18.11").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.28").

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Average snowfall days in December
Leadville, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leadville, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Leadville, CO

Average UV index in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Leadville, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Leadville, CO

Average visibility in December - Leadville, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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