Denver Weather in December

What's the weather like in Denver (Colorado) in December 2024?

The climate in Denver during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Denver and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

Denver weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.2°C 44.9°F
Nightly temperature -8°C 17.7°F
Average temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 15 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 11.9°C 53.4°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average December is the 2nd driest month of the year in Denver with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Denver

Denver average temperature in December

December rainfall

Denver average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Denver average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Denver in December 2024.

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Denver weather stats

Denver weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: September 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: May 71mm 2.8ins
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