December weather in Ridgway, CO
The average temperature in Ridgway in December is 23.8°F (7.6°F–39.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.10 inches. Average snowfall is 16.4 inches.
December is a winter month in Ridgway, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 32.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 21m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
39.9°F
Avg Low
7.6°F
Precipitation
1.10 in
Snow
16.4 in
December records in Ridgway
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 59.0°F (1995) | -11.9°F (1986) | 0.48 in (2025) |
| December 2 | 64.0°F (2012) | -11.0°F (2006) | 0.22 in (2008) |
| December 3 | 63.0°F (1995) | -9.9°F (1991) | 0.65 in (2011) |
| December 4 | 64.0°F (1995) | -9.0°F (1997) | 0.45 in (1999) |
| December 5 | 64.9°F (1995) | -18.0°F (2005) | 0.50 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 55.9°F (2003) | -20.9°F (1983) | 0.33 in (2007) |
| December 7 | 57.0°F (2023) | -24.0°F (2005) | 0.55 in (1986) |
| December 8 | 55.0°F (2023) | -11.0°F (2009) | 0.97 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 55.0°F (1993) | -14.1°F (2009) | 0.27 in (1986) |
| December 10 | 55.0°F (1996) | -14.1°F (2013) | 0.25 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 57.9°F (2004) | -17.0°F (1985) | 0.50 in (1989) |
| December 12 | 61.0°F (2004) | -16.1°F (1986) | 0.34 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 55.9°F (2012) | -13.0°F (2001) | 1.00 in (1995) |
| December 14 | 55.9°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2005) | 0.50 in (1995) |
| December 15 | 57.0°F (2006) | -15.0°F (1999) | 0.41 in (2003) |
| December 16 | 54.0°F (2016) | -20.9°F (2003) | 0.35 in (2003) |
| December 17 | 53.1°F (1982) | -20.0°F (2003) | 1.03 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 57.9°F (2025) | -11.0°F (1989) | 0.46 in (2006) |
| December 19 | 55.9°F (2004) | -20.0°F (2012) | 0.46 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 64.0°F (2025) | -18.0°F (2012) | 0.15 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 57.9°F (2025) | -11.9°F (1987) | 0.40 in (1998) |
| December 22 | 62.1°F (2025) | -24.0°F (1990) | 0.31 in (2017) |
| December 23 | 64.9°F (2025) | -26.0°F (1990) | 0.80 in (2009) |
| December 24 | 60.1°F (2025) | -26.0°F (1990) | 0.56 in (2012) |
| December 25 | 62.1°F (2025) | -22.0°F (1990) | 0.62 in (1988) |
| December 26 | 57.0°F (2025) | -18.9°F (1990) | 0.31 in (2018) |
| December 27 | 50.0°F (2025) | -20.9°F (2007) | 0.13 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 55.0°F (2022) | -24.0°F (1988) | 0.59 in (1983) |
| December 29 | 52.0°F (2011) | -26.0°F (1983) | 0.32 in (2020) |
| December 30 | 59.0°F (2024) | -22.0°F (1988) | 0.30 in (2001) |
| December 31 | 63.0°F (2017) | -23.1°F (2007) | 0.50 in (1995) |