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Gunnison Weather in December

December in Gunnison brings very low temperatures around -2°C (28°F) during the day, dropping to -17°C (1°F) at night, with some snowfall expected.

Rainfall in Gunnison in December

Historically, the month has about 10 days of snow, averaging 31 mm (1.2 in) in total. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Gunnison in December

Daytime temperatures in Gunnison reach -2°C (28°F) in December, dropping to -17°C (1°F) at night. Experience the winter season in December. Expect a distinctly cold feel throughout the day, not just overnight. At -17°C (1°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gunnison. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Gunnison Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -17°C (1°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C (28°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm (1.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
* Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gunnison in December

We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Gunnison in December. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.

What To Do in Gunnison in December

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

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

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