December weather in Durango, CO
The average temperature in Durango in December is 26.7°F (13.4°F–39.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.65 inches. Average snowfall is 13.0 inches.
December is a winter month in Durango, and is cooler than the annual average of 47.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 27m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
39.9°F
Avg Low
13.4°F
Precipitation
1.65 in
Snow
13.0 in
December records in Durango
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 61.0°F (1995) | 1.0°F (2006) | 1.95 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 57.9°F (1998) | 1.9°F (2010) | 0.14 in (1997) |
| December 3 | 55.9°F (1998) | 3.9°F (1991) | 0.15 in (1997) |
| December 4 | 55.9°F (1995) | 1.9°F (2009) | 0.05 in (2014) |
| December 5 | 57.9°F (1995) | 1.9°F (2005) | 0.58 in (1992) |
| December 6 | 59.0°F (1995) | 0.0°F (1992) | 1.27 in (1994) |
| December 7 | 51.1°F (2006) | -5.1°F (2009) | 1.73 in (2009) |
| December 8 | 52.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.65 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 52.0°F (1996) | -6.0°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2000) |
| December 10 | 54.0°F (2014) | -6.0°F (2013) | 0.42 in (2007) |
| December 11 | 55.0°F (2014) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.44 in (1996) |
| December 12 | 54.0°F (2004) | -0.9°F (2009) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 54.0°F (2004) | -0.9°F (2009) | 0.42 in (1992) |
| December 14 | 55.0°F (2017) | 3.0°F (2001) | 0.22 in (1992) |
| December 15 | 55.0°F (1998) | -0.9°F (2005) | 1.10 in (2008) |
| December 16 | 54.0°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2007) | 0.32 in (2016) |
| December 17 | 54.0°F (1998) | 0.0°F (1992) | 1.18 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 51.1°F (1998) | -5.1°F (1996) | 0.28 in (2010) |
| December 19 | 55.0°F (2003) | 3.0°F (1996) | 1.10 in (2006) |
| December 20 | 62.1°F (2004) | -5.1°F (1992) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| December 21 | 48.9°F (2005) | -2.9°F (1992) | 0.27 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 55.9°F (2005) | 1.0°F (1992) | 1.00 in (2008) |
| December 23 | 57.9°F (2005) | -0.9°F (1992) | 0.65 in (2015) |
| December 24 | 55.9°F (1999) | -5.1°F (2009) | 0.52 in (2008) |
| December 25 | 55.0°F (2005) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.50 in (2008) |
| December 26 | 52.0°F (2005) | -6.0°F (2008) | 0.25 in (2008) |
| December 27 | 51.1°F (1999) | -5.1°F (2008) | 0.15 in (2014) |
| December 28 | 52.0°F (1998) | -6.0°F (2007) | 1.01 in (2010) |
| December 29 | 52.0°F (1998) | 0.0°F (2007) | 1.56 in (1992) |
| December 30 | 51.1°F (1998) | -14.1°F (2010) | 0.24 in (2001) |
| December 31 | 51.1°F (1996) | -14.1°F (2010) | 0.22 in (1994) |