December weather in Manitou Springs, CO
The average temperature in Manitou Springs in December is 26.0°F (13.0°F–38.9°F). Average precipitation: 0.76 inches. Average snowfall is 14.1 inches.
December is a winter month in Manitou Springs, and is cooler than the annual average of 41.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 17m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
38.9°F
Avg Low
13.0°F
Precipitation
0.76 in
Snow
14.1 in
December records in Manitou Springs
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 59.0°F (1998) | -8.0°F (1991) | 0.30 in (1976) |
| December 2 | 64.0°F (2001) | -11.9°F (1978) | 2.60 in (1999) |
| December 3 | 62.1°F (2001) | -16.1°F (2005) | 0.90 in (1999) |
| December 4 | 62.1°F (1965) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.37 in (1960) |
| December 5 | 57.0°F (1979) | -18.9°F (2013) | 0.60 in (1972) |
| December 6 | 55.0°F (2003) | -22.0°F (1978) | 0.26 in (2009) |
| December 7 | 53.1°F (1965) | -27.9°F (1978) | 0.24 in (1989) |
| December 8 | 53.1°F (2015) | -23.1°F (1978) | 0.45 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 55.9°F (2015) | -13.0°F (1994) | 1.50 in (2008) |
| December 10 | 57.9°F (2015) | -17.0°F (1986) | 0.44 in (2024) |
| December 11 | 57.9°F (2004) | -25.1°F (1985) | 0.48 in (1989) |
| December 12 | 55.9°F (2014) | -26.0°F (1985) | 0.37 in (1972) |
| December 13 | 54.0°F (2017) | -18.0°F (1985) | 0.46 in (1987) |
| December 14 | 54.0°F (2002) | -11.0°F (1984) | 0.35 in (1965) |
| December 15 | 55.0°F (2006) | -16.1°F (1972) | 0.90 in (1988) |
| December 16 | 54.0°F (1962) | -11.0°F (1987) | 0.38 in (2019) |
| December 17 | 55.9°F (1982) | -22.0°F (1996) | 0.10 in (1989) |
| December 18 | 63.0°F (1980) | -9.0°F (1983) | 0.53 in (1968) |
| December 19 | 53.1°F (1988) | -9.0°F (1968) | 0.30 in (2006) |
| December 20 | 55.0°F (2003) | -11.0°F (1992) | 0.29 in (1993) |
| December 21 | 51.1°F (1964) | -16.1°F (1983) | 0.64 in (2004) |
| December 22 | 57.0°F (2025) | -24.0°F (1990) | 1.31 in (1981) |
| December 23 | 57.9°F (2025) | -24.0°F (1990) | 0.60 in (1982) |
| December 24 | 55.0°F (2025) | -24.0°F (1983) | 0.56 in (1973) |
| December 25 | 57.0°F (2014) | -22.0°F (1983) | 0.20 in (2014) |
| December 26 | 55.0°F (1980) | -13.0°F (1962) | 0.30 in (1974) |
| December 27 | 57.0°F (1980) | -15.0°F (1988) | 0.65 in (1969) |
| December 28 | 61.0°F (1980) | -16.1°F (1983) | 1.43 in (2006) |
| December 29 | 51.1°F (2008) | -18.0°F (1982) | 0.38 in (2022) |
| December 30 | 55.0°F (2017) | -18.9°F (2010) | 0.36 in (2010) |
| December 31 | 57.0°F (1980) | -20.0°F (2010) | 0.45 in (1999) |