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

What weather conditions can you expect in Ouray this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Ouray typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -11°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Ouray in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ouray. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ouray, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

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.

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
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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