Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Sanford observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). In Sanford, an average nighttime temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is expected during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Sanford is 72%.Rainfall
November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, in Sanford, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.9 days and aggregates up to 22.6" (574mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sanford is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sanford, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 7h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Sanford?
What is the average humidity in December in Sanford?
What is the driest month in Sanford?
How many days does it rain in December in Sanford?
How many days does it snow in December in Sanford?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?
How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanford?
How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sanford?
How high is the UV index in December in Sanford?
Average temperature in December
Sanford, CO
- Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in December
Sanford, CO
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sanford, CO
- Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Sanford, CO
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).
Average rainfall in December
Sanford, CO
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, CO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sanford, CO
- Average snowfall in December: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, CO
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanford, CO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, CO
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Sanford, 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
Sanford, CO
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Sanford, CO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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