Weather in Denver in December
In an average December, Denver sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 20°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 43°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°F to 58°F |
| Average low | 20°F |
| Typical low range | 7°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
2025-12-22
Lowest
-10°F
1990-12-21
Low
Highest
44°F
2021-12-02
Lowest
-25°F
1990-12-22
Feels-like
Highest
39°F
2021-12-02
Lowest
-44°F
2022-12-22
Humidity
Highest
5.4 g/m³
2008-12-07
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1990-12-21
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2021-12-15
Lowest
3 mph
2015-12-29
Gust
Highest
61 mph
2021-12-15
Lowest
8 mph
1997-12-22
Precip
Wettest
2.77 in
1987
Driest
0.24 in
1991
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