Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
29°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Breckenridge
United States · North America
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
29°F
Lows around 8°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days, fewer than in most months.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.4 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 15° and nights feel near 1°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
6 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 23°F, easing to about 16°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning19°F
Rain15%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday27°F
Rain18%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon23°F
Rain18%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening16°F
Rain18%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 9 | 1.6 | 10 | 8.7 | 72 |
| Feb | 30 | 10 | 1.7 | 11 | 9.6 | 69 |
| Mar | 38 | 17 | 2.2 | 13 | 10.8 | 64 |
| Apr | 43 | 22 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.8 | 64 |
| May | 51 | 29 | 2.6 | 14 | 13.0 | 64 |
| Jun | 63 | 36 | 1.6 | 10 | 13.5 | 58 |
| Jul | 71 | 44 | 3.1 | 16 | 13.3 | 62 |
| Aug | 68 | 43 | 3.2 | 17 | 12.6 | 65 |
| Sep | 62 | 37 | 2.0 | 12 | 11.5 | 62 |
| Oct | 49 | 26 | 1.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 63 |
| Nov | 38 | 13 | 1.4 | 8 | 9.1 | 67 |
| Dec | 29 | 8 | 1.6 | 9 | 8.4 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology