December weather in Rye, CO
The average temperature in Rye in December is 32.9°F (22.7°F–43.1°F). Average precipitation: 1.21 inches. Average snowfall is 21.1 inches.
December is a winter month in Rye, and is cooler than the annual average of 50°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 23m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
43.1°F
Avg Low
22.7°F
Precipitation
1.21 in
Snow
21.1 in
December records in Rye
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.9°F (2021) | 10.9°F (2014) | 0.47 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 64.9°F (2021) | 8.1°F (2009) | 0.31 in (1997) |
| December 3 | 62.1°F (2010) | -2.0°F (2009) | 1.47 in (1999) |
| December 4 | 64.9°F (2007) | -2.9°F (2009) | 0.85 in (1999) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2012) | -4.0°F (2013) | 0.41 in (2011) |
| December 6 | 63.0°F (2023) | -2.0°F (2013) | 0.15 in (2009) |
| December 7 | 60.1°F (2008) | -11.0°F (2005) | 0.50 in (2007) |
| December 8 | 64.0°F (2024) | -11.0°F (2005) | 0.71 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 61.0°F (2015) | -11.9°F (2009) | 0.71 in (2008) |
| December 10 | 61.0°F (2015) | 3.0°F (2009) | 0.69 in (1997) |
| December 11 | 66.0°F (2025) | 3.9°F (2000) | 0.29 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 61.0°F (2014) | 3.9°F (2000) | 0.21 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 66.0°F (2025) | 10.0°F (2020) | 0.64 in (2018) |
| December 14 | 61.0°F (2010) | 3.0°F (2008) | 0.16 in (2014) |
| December 15 | 68.0°F (2016) | 0.0°F (2008) | 0.47 in (2019) |
| December 16 | 63.0°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2008) | 0.52 in (2019) |
| December 17 | 62.1°F (2025) | -2.0°F (2016) | 0.71 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 61.0°F (2011) | 1.9°F (2016) | 0.10 in (2020) |
| December 19 | 68.0°F (2025) | 1.9°F (1998) | 0.79 in (2011) |
| December 20 | 61.0°F (2003) | -4.0°F (1998) | 1.47 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 61.0°F (2025) | -8.0°F (1998) | 0.20 in (1998) |
| December 22 | 66.9°F (2025) | -8.0°F (2022) | 0.76 in (2011) |
| December 23 | 63.0°F (2025) | -9.9°F (2004) | 0.18 in (2004) |
| December 24 | 64.0°F (2025) | -6.0°F (2004) | 0.22 in (1997) |
| December 25 | 63.0°F (2025) | 6.1°F (2009) | 0.33 in (2007) |
| December 26 | 60.1°F (2005) | 5.0°F (2007) | 0.18 in (2014) |
| December 27 | 60.1°F (2022) | 6.1°F (2007) | 0.08 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 60.1°F (2002) | -0.9°F (2007) | 0.90 in (2006) |
| December 29 | 62.1°F (2017) | 5.0°F (2014) | 0.44 in (2006) |
| December 30 | 62.1°F (2017) | -9.9°F (2014) | 0.20 in (2006) |
| December 31 | 57.9°F (2025) | -8.0°F (2014) | 0.41 in (2018) |