December weather in Estes Park, CO
The average temperature in Estes Park in December is 26.3°F (16.4°F–36.2°F). Average precipitation: 0.67 inches. Average snowfall is 12.7 inches.
December is a winter month in Estes Park, and is cooler than the annual average of 42.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 8m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
36.2°F
Avg Low
16.4°F
Precipitation
0.67 in
Snow
12.7 in
December records in Estes Park
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 51.1°F (2003) | 8.1°F (2015) | 0.19 in (2011) |
| December 2 | 55.0°F (2003) | -0.9°F (2006) | 0.13 in (2009) |
| December 3 | 52.0°F (2012) | -7.1°F (2006) | 0.12 in (2011) |
| December 4 | 51.1°F (2017) | -5.1°F (2009) | 0.53 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 53.1°F (2020) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.12 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 54.0°F (2012) | -11.9°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2018) |
| December 7 | 53.1°F (2020) | -18.9°F (2005) | 0.30 in (2007) |
| December 8 | 54.0°F (2020) | -22.0°F (2005) | 0.30 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 57.0°F (2020) | -13.0°F (2016) | 0.35 in (2003) |
| December 10 | 55.0°F (2020) | 1.0°F (2009) | 0.00 in (2001) |
| December 11 | 52.0°F (2014) | 7.0°F (2009) | 0.10 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 53.1°F (2004) | 1.0°F (2007) | 0.08 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 59.0°F (2014) | -8.0°F (2020) | 0.20 in (2020) |
| December 14 | 48.9°F (2014) | 1.9°F (2008) | 0.17 in (2009) |
| December 15 | 48.9°F (2010) | -7.1°F (2007) | 0.26 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 50.0°F (2006) | -0.9°F (2019) | 0.39 in (2001) |
| December 17 | 55.0°F (2018) | -9.9°F (2016) | 0.66 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 50.0°F (2018) | -11.9°F (2016) | 0.41 in (2006) |
| December 19 | 50.0°F (2011) | 1.9°F (2005) | 0.49 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 51.1°F (2003) | 5.0°F (2012) | 0.40 in (2010) |
| December 21 | 51.1°F (2003) | 7.0°F (2008) | 0.97 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 50.0°F (2019) | 0.0°F (2007) | 0.47 in (2011) |
| December 23 | 53.1°F (2019) | -4.0°F (2011) | 0.31 in (2015) |
| December 24 | 55.0°F (2019) | -6.0°F (2004) | 0.23 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 48.9°F (2003) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.21 in (2012) |
| December 26 | 52.0°F (2005) | 0.0°F (2012) | 0.32 in (2014) |
| December 27 | 48.0°F (2005) | -9.0°F (2015) | 0.06 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 48.0°F (2004) | -8.0°F (2015) | 0.08 in (2007) |
| December 29 | 46.9°F (2002) | 0.0°F (2009) | 1.13 in (2006) |
| December 30 | 50.0°F (2017) | -13.0°F (2014) | 0.15 in (2014) |
| December 31 | 51.1°F (2017) | -20.0°F (2014) | 0.12 in (2010) |