Manitou Springs weather in December (Colorado, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Manitou Springs in December? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Manitou Springs includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -9°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Manitou Springs in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 7 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 219 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Manitou Springs, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 219 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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