December weather in Ouray, CO
The average temperature in Ouray in December is 26.6°F (16.9°F–36.3°F). Average precipitation: 1.47 inches. Average snowfall is 33.1 inches.
December is a winter month in Ouray, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 22m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
36.3°F
Avg Low
16.9°F
Precipitation
1.47 in
Snow
33.1 in
December records in Ouray
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 59.0°F (2012) | -2.9°F (2006) | 1.28 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 55.9°F (2017) | 8.1°F (2006) | 0.29 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 57.9°F (2021) | 1.0°F (2006) | 0.45 in (2025) |
| December 4 | 55.0°F (2010) | 1.0°F (2006) | 0.21 in (2011) |
| December 5 | 55.9°F (2007) | -6.0°F (2013) | 0.42 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 61.0°F (2012) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.12 in (2019) |
| December 7 | 52.0°F (2023) | -0.9°F (2013) | 0.44 in (2007) |
| December 8 | 51.1°F (2023) | 3.0°F (2016) | 0.78 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 50.0°F (2014) | -4.0°F (2013) | 1.37 in (2008) |
| December 10 | 53.1°F (2015) | -2.9°F (2013) | 0.42 in (2024) |
| December 11 | 55.9°F (2015) | 1.9°F (2009) | 0.23 in (2010) |
| December 12 | 52.0°F (2025) | 6.1°F (2021) | 0.32 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 53.1°F (2014) | 1.0°F (2020) | 0.59 in (2020) |
| December 14 | 53.1°F (2010) | 1.0°F (2020) | 0.36 in (2014) |
| December 15 | 57.9°F (2010) | -2.9°F (2007) | 0.30 in (2020) |
| December 16 | 53.1°F (2006) | -2.9°F (2007) | 0.35 in (2019) |
| December 17 | 48.9°F (2023) | 0.0°F (2022) | 1.11 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 55.9°F (2025) | 1.9°F (2016) | 0.34 in (2016) |
| December 19 | 51.1°F (2023) | 1.9°F (2016) | 0.45 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 62.1°F (2025) | -2.0°F (2012) | 0.51 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 54.0°F (2024) | -2.0°F (2012) | 0.25 in (2013) |
| December 22 | 61.0°F (2025) | 8.1°F (2007) | 0.43 in (2007) |
| December 23 | 62.1°F (2025) | 1.0°F (2011) | 0.36 in (2010) |
| December 24 | 59.0°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2011) | 0.60 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 57.9°F (2025) | 3.9°F (2009) | 0.95 in (2012) |
| December 26 | 51.1°F (2025) | -2.0°F (2007) | 0.29 in (2018) |
| December 27 | 48.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (2015) | 0.21 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 54.0°F (2022) | -4.0°F (2007) | 0.55 in (2012) |
| December 29 | 46.9°F (2017) | -2.9°F (2007) | 0.33 in (2022) |
| December 30 | 55.0°F (2017) | 1.0°F (2014) | 0.79 in (2004) |
| December 31 | 60.1°F (2017) | 1.0°F (2014) | 0.33 in (2007) |