December weather forecastMinturn, CO
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Minturn, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and min 2.3°F (-16.5°C).Temperature
Minturn in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In December, the temperature in Minturn drops to an average of 2.3°F (-16.5°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Minturn is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Minturn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.5 days and collects up to 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Minturn are January through December. In Minturn, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Minturn, there are 98.6 snowfall days, and 43.82" (1113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Minturn, Colorado.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Minturn is 5.7h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Minturn, Colorado. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Minturn, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 2.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Minturn, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Minturn, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Minturn, CO
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).
Average rainfall in December
Minturn, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Minturn, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Minturn, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is May (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").
Average snowfall days in December
Minturn, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (14.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minturn, 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: 5h and 42min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Minturn, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Minturn, CO
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Minturn, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Minturn, CO
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).
