December weather forecast
Orchard, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Orchard, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Orchard's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Orchard is 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orchard are January through May, October through December. In Orchard, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Orchard is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Orchard are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Orchard?

Orchard's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Is December cold in Orchard?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Orchard, Colorado, are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orchard?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

What is the driest month in Orchard?

The months with the least rainfall in Orchard, Colorado, are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Orchard?

In Orchard, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Orchard?

In Orchard, Colorado, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orchard?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orchard.

How many hours of daylight does Orchard have in December?

In December, the average day length in Orchard is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orchard?

On the first day of December in Orchard, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Orchard?

The months with the least sunshine in Orchard, Colorado, are February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orchard?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Orchard, Colorado, is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orchard?

The months with the lowest UV index in Orchard, Colorado, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Orchard?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Orchard, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orchard, CO

Average temperature in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orchard, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Orchard, CO

Average wind speed in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orchard, CO

Average humidity in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orchard, CO

Average rainfall in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orchard, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orchard, CO

Average snowfall in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orchard, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orchard, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orchard, CO

Average UV index in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orchard, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Orchard, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Orchard, CO

Average visibility in December - Orchard, 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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