Weather in December in Colorado
Planning a journey to Colorado this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Colorado in December?
Colorado is a region in the United States of America. In December, Colorado experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Tordal Estates at -3°C to cold in Trinidad at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Trinidad and -13°C in Tordal Estates. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colorado, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Fountain with an average of 8.9 mm to high snow/rainfall in Telluride with 131 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Colorado climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Colorado's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Colorado?
Breckenridge
In December Breckenridge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Estes Park
In December Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pagosa Springs
In December Pagosa Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Telluride
In December Telluride generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Denver
In December Denver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colorado, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Colorado?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Colorado due to the typically poor weather in Breckenridge.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Breckenridge. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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