December weather in Dinosaur, CO
The average temperature in Dinosaur in December is 22.5°F (13.7°F–31.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.68 inches. Average snowfall is 7.8 inches.
December is a winter month in Dinosaur, and is cooler than the annual average of 47.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 9m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
31.3°F
Avg Low
13.7°F
Precipitation
0.68 in
Snow
7.8 in
December records in Dinosaur
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 57.9°F (1995) | 0.0°F (1979) | 0.22 in (1985) |
| December 2 | 54.0°F (2012) | 1.0°F (1967) | 0.28 in (1983) |
| December 3 | 54.0°F (1980) | -8.0°F (1978) | 0.46 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 52.0°F (1980) | -9.0°F (1967) | 0.60 in (1966) |
| December 5 | 50.0°F (1980) | -5.1°F (1967) | 0.18 in (1992) |
| December 6 | 51.1°F (1977) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.53 in (1966) |
| December 7 | 55.0°F (1977) | -8.0°F (2005) | 0.50 in (1966) |
| December 8 | 51.1°F (1970) | -23.1°F (1978) | 0.45 in (2003) |
| December 9 | 48.9°F (1981) | -16.1°F (1978) | 0.22 in (1997) |
| December 10 | 53.1°F (1981) | -11.0°F (2009) | 0.26 in (1965) |
| December 11 | 51.1°F (1977) | -11.0°F (2009) | 0.44 in (1965) |
| December 12 | 52.0°F (2004) | -11.9°F (1972) | 0.20 in (2000) |
| December 13 | 48.9°F (1988) | -8.0°F (1978) | 0.18 in (2014) |
| December 14 | 52.0°F (1977) | -9.0°F (1972) | 0.41 in (2009) |
| December 15 | 52.0°F (1977) | -11.9°F (1972) | 0.16 in (1983) |
| December 16 | 54.0°F (1980) | -13.0°F (1972) | 0.32 in (2008) |
| December 17 | 53.1°F (1980) | -9.0°F (1972) | 0.25 in (2002) |
| December 18 | 55.0°F (1980) | -6.0°F (1966) | 0.42 in (1978) |
| December 19 | 46.0°F (1969) | -7.1°F (2012) | 0.32 in (1991) |
| December 20 | 51.1°F (1981) | -9.9°F (2012) | 0.47 in (1984) |
| December 21 | 55.0°F (1969) | -20.9°F (1990) | 1.92 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 54.0°F (1969) | -29.0°F (1990) | 0.49 in (1979) |
| December 23 | 48.0°F (2005) | -27.0°F (1990) | 0.43 in (1987) |
| December 24 | 48.0°F (2005) | -25.1°F (1990) | 0.32 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 46.9°F (1971) | -17.0°F (1987) | 0.50 in (2003) |
| December 26 | 51.1°F (1980) | -13.0°F (1987) | 0.54 in (2012) |
| December 27 | 53.1°F (1980) | -9.0°F (1988) | 0.72 in (1984) |
| December 28 | 53.1°F (1980) | -6.0°F (1988) | 0.39 in (1992) |
| December 29 | 48.9°F (1980) | -11.0°F (1983) | 0.48 in (1972) |
| December 30 | 50.0°F (1980) | -17.0°F (1990) | 0.30 in (2010) |
| December 31 | 53.1°F (1980) | -18.0°F (1978) | 0.21 in (1975) |