December weather in Lakewood, CO
The average temperature in Lakewood in December is 32.3°F (20.0°F–44.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.53 inches. Average snowfall is 6.7 inches.
December is a winter month in Lakewood, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 12m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
44.6°F
Avg Low
20.0°F
Precipitation
0.53 in
Snow
6.7 in
December records in Lakewood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 69.1°F (1994) | -5.1°F (1985) | 0.38 in (1986) |
| December 2 | 72.0°F (2021) | -4.0°F (1985) | 0.11 in (2011) |
| December 3 | 72.0°F (1998) | -2.0°F (1978) | 0.39 in (1973) |
| December 4 | 70.0°F (1965) | -2.9°F (2009) | 0.20 in (2023) |
| December 5 | 72.0°F (2007) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.40 in (1972) |
| December 6 | 69.1°F (2012) | -17.0°F (1972) | 0.47 in (1978) |
| December 7 | 70.0°F (1981) | -8.0°F (1972) | 0.15 in (1982) |
| December 8 | 68.0°F (2008) | -14.1°F (1978) | 0.34 in (1988) |
| December 9 | 66.0°F (1996) | -9.9°F (2009) | 0.53 in (2023) |
| December 10 | 69.1°F (1984) | -8.0°F (1972) | 0.20 in (1976) |
| December 11 | 66.9°F (1990) | -8.0°F (1963) | 0.19 in (1989) |
| December 12 | 75.0°F (1990) | -4.0°F (1985) | 0.15 in (1967) |
| December 13 | 66.9°F (2017) | -7.1°F (1985) | 0.10 in (1998) |
| December 14 | 69.1°F (2010) | -2.9°F (1963) | 0.26 in (1965) |
| December 15 | 69.1°F (2010) | -11.0°F (2008) | 0.50 in (1988) |
| December 16 | 68.0°F (2006) | -11.9°F (2008) | 0.31 in (2001) |
| December 17 | 70.0°F (1980) | -11.9°F (1964) | 0.40 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 73.9°F (1980) | -9.0°F (1996) | 0.23 in (1989) |
| December 19 | 66.0°F (2013) | -9.0°F (1989) | 0.60 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 64.9°F (1994) | -11.9°F (1990) | 0.07 in (2011) |
| December 21 | 66.9°F (2024) | -18.0°F (1990) | 1.44 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 64.9°F (2005) | -25.1°F (1989) | 0.70 in (1981) |
| December 23 | 70.0°F (1964) | -22.0°F (1990) | 0.40 in (1979) |
| December 24 | 61.0°F (1963) | -16.1°F (1983) | 0.57 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 63.0°F (1963) | -8.0°F (1998) | 0.59 in (1982) |
| December 26 | 72.0°F (2005) | 0.0°F (1962) | 0.76 in (2024) |
| December 27 | 66.0°F (1980) | -2.0°F (1988) | 0.59 in (1987) |
| December 28 | 72.0°F (1980) | -0.9°F (1982) | 0.98 in (1987) |
| December 29 | 64.9°F (1965) | -14.1°F (1983) | 1.10 in (2022) |
| December 30 | 64.0°F (1999) | -8.0°F (1983) | 0.16 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 70.0°F (1980) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.25 in (2010) |