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Basalt weather in December (Colorado, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Basalt in December? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Basalt includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 2°C. At night, it falls to around -10°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Basalt in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Basalt. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Basalt, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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