Weather in Denver, Colorado, United States in December
In an average December, Denver sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 12°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
74°F
2021-12-02
Lowest
2°F
1990-12-21
Low
Highest
44°F
2021-12-02
Lowest
-13°F
1983-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
37°F
2021-12-02
Lowest
-36°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
5.7 g/m³
2025-12-25
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1990-12-21
Wind
Highest
43 mph
2021-12-15
Lowest
4 mph
2017-12-25
Precip
Wettest
2.28 in
2006
Driest
0.19 in
1991
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