December weather forecastPalmer Lake, CO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Palmer Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Temperature
During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
January, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Palmer Lake, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow. In Palmer Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 50.51" (1283mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Palmer Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Palmer Lake, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 36°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Palmer Lake, 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 (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).
Average rainfall in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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: 6h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Palmer Lake, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Palmer Lake, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are September, October and November (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in December
Palmer Lake, 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).
