December weather forecast
Manitou Springs, CO

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A train on the top of Pikes Peak Mountain in the scenic Manitou Springs, Colorado
A train on the top of Pikes Peak Mountain in the scenic Manitou Springs, Colorado

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manitou Springs, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Manitou Springs is 64%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Manitou Springs are January through May, September through December. In Manitou Springs, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, there are 56.2 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Manitou Springs.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Manitou Springs, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Manitou Springs, Colorado. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Manitou Springs?

With average high and low temperatures of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively, December is Manitou Springs's coldest month.

How cold is it in Manitou Springs in December?

The high-temperature in Manitou Springs during December is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Manitou Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Manitou Springs is 64%.

What is the driest month in Manitou Springs?

November and December are months with the least rain in Manitou Springs, Colorado, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Manitou Springs?

In Manitou Springs, Colorado, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Manitou Springs?

In Manitou Springs, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Manitou Springs?

December has the shortest days of the year in Manitou Springs, Colorado, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Manitou Springs have in December?

In Manitou Springs, Colorado, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Manitou Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Manitou Springs?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Manitou Springs?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Manitou Springs.

How high is the UV index in December in Manitou Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average temperature in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average pressure in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average wind speed in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average humidity in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

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Average rainfall in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average rainfall in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average snowfall in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manitou Springs, CO

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

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average UV index in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and November (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Manitou Springs, CO

Average visibility in December - Manitou Springs, 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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