December weather forecast
Telluride, CO

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The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado
The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado

Weather in December

Closing the year, December in Telluride, Colorado brings a full swing of winter weather along with its holiday cheer. With 18.15" (461mm) of snowfall, low temperatures, and an increased humidity level, the white winter season truly commences. It's a time to relish in winter activities and enjoy the scenic snowy landscape that makes up the city at this time of year.

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Telluride, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Telluride, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.7 days and aggregates up to 123.82" (3145mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Telluride, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Telluride records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Telluride, is 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Telluride, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout December, 18.15" (461mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Telluride?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Telluride, CO

Average temperature in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Telluride, CO

Average pressure in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Telluride, CO

Average wind speed in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Telluride, CO

Average humidity in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in December
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 18.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in December
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Telluride, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Telluride, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Telluride, CO

Average UV index in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Telluride, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Telluride, CO

Average visibility in December - Telluride, CO
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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