December weather forecast
Silver Cliff, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Silver Cliff, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Silver Cliff observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In Silver Cliff, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Silver Cliff, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Silver Cliff, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Silver Cliff, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Silver Cliff, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Silver Cliff, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Silver Cliff, Colorado, is 7.2h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Silver Cliff. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Silver Cliff during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Silver Cliff, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.5°F (-7.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Silver Cliff?

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How much does it rain in Silver Cliff in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Silver Cliff?

In Silver Cliff, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Silver Cliff?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Silver Cliff?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Silver Cliff?

On the first day of December in Silver Cliff, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Silver Cliff?

The average sunshine duration in December in Silver Cliff, Colorado, is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Silver Cliff?

The months with the lowest UV index in Silver Cliff, Colorado, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Silver Cliff?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Silver Cliff, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average temperature in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average pressure in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average wind speed in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average humidity in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average rainfall in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average snowfall in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 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
Silver Cliff, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average UV index in December - Silver Cliff, 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
Silver Cliff, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Cliff, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Silver Cliff, CO

Average visibility in December - Silver Cliff, 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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