December weather in Wheat Ridge, CO
The average temperature in Wheat Ridge in December is 31.6°F (16.7°F–46.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.62 inches. Average snowfall is 9.9 inches.
December is a winter month in Wheat Ridge, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 29.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 12m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
46.6°F
Avg Low
16.7°F
Precipitation
0.62 in
Snow
9.9 in
December records in Wheat Ridge
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.0°F (1994) | -6.0°F (1985) | 0.22 in (2011) |
| December 2 | 75.0°F (1998) | 0.0°F (1985) | 0.25 in (1997) |
| December 3 | 72.0°F (1989) | 0.0°F (2006) | 0.79 in (1999) |
| December 4 | 72.0°F (1998) | 0.0°F (2009) | 0.20 in (2025) |
| December 5 | 71.1°F (2007) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 75.0°F (1981) | -8.0°F (2011) | 0.14 in (2019) |
| December 7 | 72.0°F (1984) | -7.1°F (2011) | 0.49 in (1988) |
| December 8 | 70.0°F (1981) | -9.0°F (2005) | 0.42 in (1985) |
| December 9 | 72.0°F (1981) | -9.9°F (2009) | 0.42 in (2008) |
| December 10 | 71.1°F (1990) | -9.9°F (2009) | 0.50 in (1989) |
| December 11 | 72.0°F (1990) | -4.0°F (1985) | 0.19 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 73.9°F (2004) | -8.0°F (1985) | 0.10 in (1984) |
| December 13 | 72.0°F (1988) | -8.0°F (1985) | 0.35 in (1984) |
| December 14 | 66.9°F (1998) | 1.0°F (1987) | 0.47 in (1988) |
| December 15 | 69.1°F (2025) | -11.0°F (2008) | 0.33 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 70.0°F (1991) | -11.0°F (2008) | 0.39 in (1996) |
| December 17 | 73.0°F (1998) | -6.0°F (1996) | 0.70 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 71.1°F (2025) | -11.0°F (2016) | 0.21 in (1989) |
| December 19 | 68.0°F (2013) | -7.1°F (1989) | 0.13 in (1993) |
| December 20 | 73.0°F (2025) | -17.0°F (1983) | 0.14 in (1990) |
| December 21 | 68.0°F (2024) | -23.1°F (1990) | 1.90 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 66.9°F (2019) | -24.0°F (1990) | 1.02 in (1981) |
| December 23 | 77.0°F (2025) | -18.0°F (1990) | 0.27 in (1987) |
| December 24 | 66.9°F (2025) | -17.0°F (1983) | 1.44 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 71.1°F (2025) | -11.0°F (1983) | 0.21 in (1982) |
| December 26 | 72.0°F (2025) | 1.9°F (1982) | 0.66 in (2024) |
| December 27 | 64.9°F (2005) | -2.0°F (1988) | 1.10 in (1987) |
| December 28 | 66.0°F (2002) | -8.0°F (1983) | 0.18 in (2007) |
| December 29 | 66.9°F (1999) | -14.1°F (1983) | 1.35 in (2022) |
| December 30 | 64.9°F (2017) | -6.0°F (1982) | 0.15 in (1994) |
| December 31 | 66.0°F (1997) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.29 in (1984) |