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

What can you expect from the weather in Parachute during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Parachute generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Parachute in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 181 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Parachute. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Parachute, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Grand Junction, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Parachute in December?

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 in December.

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

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