December weather in Rifle, CO
The average temperature in Rifle in December is 24.3°F (11.3°F–37.2°F). Average precipitation: 0.71 inches. Average snowfall is 7.9 inches.
December is a winter month in Rifle, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 13m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
37.2°F
Avg Low
11.3°F
Precipitation
0.71 in
Snow
7.9 in
December records in Rifle
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 57.9°F (2012) | 1.0°F (2015) | 0.89 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 60.1°F (2012) | 0.0°F (2015) | 0.20 in (2023) |
| December 3 | 60.1°F (2021) | -2.0°F (2009) | 0.48 in (2005) |
| December 4 | 59.0°F (2017) | -6.0°F (2009) | 0.26 in (2013) |
| December 5 | 55.9°F (2021) | -20.0°F (2013) | 0.20 in (2019) |
| December 6 | 54.0°F (2021) | -20.0°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2022) |
| December 7 | 53.1°F (2023) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.31 in (2007) |
| December 8 | 54.0°F (2014) | 0.0°F (2016) | 0.82 in (2009) |
| December 9 | 51.1°F (2020) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.10 in (2021) |
| December 10 | 50.0°F (2014) | -22.0°F (2009) | 0.74 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 51.1°F (2014) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.16 in (2006) |
| December 12 | 53.1°F (2025) | -18.0°F (2009) | 0.30 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 55.0°F (2017) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.11 in (2019) |
| December 14 | 53.1°F (2012) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.25 in (2014) |
| December 15 | 53.1°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2013) | 0.40 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 53.1°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2022) | 0.44 in (2016) |
| December 17 | 48.9°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2022) | 0.41 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 48.9°F (2025) | -5.1°F (2022) | 0.15 in (2008) |
| December 19 | 48.9°F (2011) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.13 in (2005) |
| December 20 | 53.1°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2012) | 0.13 in (2005) |
| December 21 | 60.1°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2012) | 0.24 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 60.1°F (2025) | -8.0°F (2012) | 0.20 in (2014) |
| December 23 | 64.0°F (2025) | -6.0°F (2012) | 0.31 in (2010) |
| December 24 | 53.1°F (2025) | -2.0°F (2009) | 0.44 in (2021) |
| December 25 | 61.0°F (2025) | -8.0°F (2009) | 0.47 in (2021) |
| December 26 | 55.9°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| December 27 | 55.0°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2015) | 0.14 in (2024) |
| December 28 | 50.0°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2015) | 0.53 in (2022) |
| December 29 | 46.0°F (2017) | -11.0°F (2015) | 0.29 in (2021) |
| December 30 | 51.1°F (2011) | -9.0°F (2020) | 0.68 in (2004) |
| December 31 | 55.0°F (2011) | -9.0°F (2014) | 0.23 in (2022) |