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

What weather conditions can you expect in Cortez this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Cortez generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -9°C.

Precipitation

Cortez in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience snow/rainfall.

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

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Cortez's climate page.

Cortez, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 59% *  
Data from: Mesa Verde National Park, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and moderate monthly snow/rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Cortez's climate page.

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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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