Denver Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Updated on: June 13, 2024 Author: Rickey Bohn

Temperature

2.7°C

36.9°F

High temperature

9.3°C

48.7°F

Low temperature

-2.7°C

27.2°F

Feels like

-0.1°C

31.9°F

Rainy days

7 days

Rainfall level

0.44mm

0.02 inch

Cloud coverage

60.8%

Wind speed

21km/h

13.1mph

Daylight time

9:24:32

UV index

-1.5°C

29.0°F

0.0°C

32.0°F

0.9°C

34.0°F

5.3°C

42.0°F

7.7°C

46.0°F

9.4°C

49.0°F

10.2°C

50.0°F

1.0°C

34.0°F

-3.4°C

26.0°F

3.2°C

38.0°F

4.6°C

40.0°F

-1.2°C

30.0°F

-0.2°C

32.0°F

-0.8°C

31.0°F

2.4°C

36.0°F

6.4°C

44.0°F

6.1°C

43.0°F

4.8°C

41.0°F

10.4°C

51.0°F

8.0°C

46.0°F

7.5°C

46.0°F

5.7°C

42.0°F

5.7°C

42.0°F

-3.8°C

25.0°F

-7.2°C

19.0°F

-0.8°C

31.0°F

1.7°C

35.0°F

-1.8°C

29.0°F

1.2°C

34.0°F

3.5°C

38.0°F

-0.3°C

31.0°F

In December, Denver experiences cold weather with an average temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F). The afternoons are milder with highs of 9.3°C (48.7°F) whereas the temperature drops to -2.7°C (27.2°F) after dark. The average daily temperature hovers just below freezing at -0.1°C (31.9°F).

Detailed weather report for Denver in December

The humidity is relatively low at an average of 49.7% with occasional spikes due to snowfall. Denver receives light precipitation of around 0.44 inches with a 22.6% chance of precipitation. Snow is the most common type of precipitation, occurring on average over 5 days throughout the month, with a total accumulation of 0.75 inches. Winds are moderate in December, with an average speed of 21.0 km/h (13.0 mph) and gusts up to 36.9 km/h (22.9 mph). The prevailing wind direction is from the west. The average cloud cover is 60.8%, and the average visibility is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Denver has an average UV index of 4.0, which represents a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

What is the temperature in Denver in December?

Average air temperature in Denver is 2.7°C (36.9°F) in December. The outside temperature in Denver feels like -0.1°C (31.9°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 9.3°C (48.7°F) and feels like 8.2°C (46.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -2.7°C (27.2°F) which feels like -7.1°C (19.2°F).

How hot is Denver in December?

The hot temperature in December in Denver rises to 21°C (69.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 49.7% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 21 °C (69.8°F). The average maximum temp in Denver is 9.3°C (69.8°F) during day time in December.

How cold is Denver in December?

The coldest temp in Denver in December drops to -12.3°C (9.9°F) during the cold nights. With 21km/h (13.1mph) winds and 49.7% humidity it feels like -18°C (-0.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -2.7°C (27.2°F) during night time in December.

Does it rain in Denver in December?

Yes, it rains for 7 days in Denver, United States in December averaging 0.44 mm of precipitation. Denver has a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.

How much does it rain in Denver throughout December?

Denver has 0.44 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Denver in December?

Yes, it snows in Denver during December. The average snowfall is 0.75 cm (0.3 inch) per day. And there is 0.35 cm (0.14 inch) of snow on the ground.

Is Denver windy in December?

The average speed of wind in Denver, United States during December is 21km/h (13.1mph) and average windgust is 36.9km/h (22.9mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 38.3km/h (23.8mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Denver in December?

Most days of December the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Denver.

What are the humidity levels in Denver in December?

The average humidity levels in Denver in December are 49.7%. Daily humidity levels in Denver range from 21.3% to 86.7% during December.

How many hours of daylight are in Denver in December?

Denver has 9 hours 24 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Denver in December is at 7:13:28 and the sunset is at 16:38:01.

What is the cloud coverage in Denver in December?

Clouds cover 60.8% of the sky on average throughout December in Denver. The cloud coverage ranges from 16.7% to 98.3% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in December in Denver?

The average UV index in Denver is 4 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 5.

What is the solar radiation in Denver in December?

The average solar radiation is 76.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Denver during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 17.5 W/m2 to 117.5 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during December in Denver?

The average solar energy during December in Denver is 6.7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.6 MJ/m2, to 10.2 MJ/m2 during December.

Are there severe weather risks in Denver in December?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Denver, United States in December.

What is the air pressure in Denver in December?

On average the air pressure in Denver in December is 1018.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1003.1 mb to 1029.9 mb.

What is the visibility in Denver in December?

The average daylight visibility in Denver in December is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.8 km (6.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.

What is the dew point in Denver in December?

The average dew point in Denver during December is -8.2°C (17.2°F).

Where is the data for Denver climate in December coming from?

The climate data for Denver, Colorado, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.

DENVER CENTENNIAL AIRPORT, CO US
AURORA BUCKLEY FIELD ANGB, CO US
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CO US
CW7015 Denver CO US
KAPA
KBKF
KDEN