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Fort Collins weather in December (Colorado, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Fort Collins in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

December in Fort Collins generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -10°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Fort Collins in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. You can typically expect 5 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 178 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Collins. May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Collins climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Collins, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
SunshineSunshine 178 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
Data from: Cheyenne, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 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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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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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