Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
34°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Steamboat Springs
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
34°F
Lows around 16°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 22° and nights feel near 10°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 28°F, easing to about 24°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning24°F
Rain24%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday31°F
Rain26%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon28°F
Rain23%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening24°F
Rain24%
Cloud58%
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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | 12 | 7.5 | 76 |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.4 | 12 | 8.6 | 73 |
| Mar | 45 | 26 | 2.3 | 12 | 10.3 | 69 |
| Apr | 50 | 30 | 2.6 | 12 | 11.5 | 69 |
| May | 60 | 36 | 2.2 | 12 | 12.8 | 68 |
| Jun | 76 | 46 | 1.3 | 8 | 13.6 | 55 |
| Jul | 83 | 53 | 1.0 | 7 | 13.6 | 53 |
| Aug | 80 | 52 | 1.1 | 7 | 12.7 | 55 |
| Sep | 73 | 45 | 1.7 | 8 | 11.4 | 56 |
| Oct | 58 | 34 | 2.2 | 9 | 9.7 | 63 |
| Nov | 44 | 21 | 2.1 | 9 | 8.4 | 72 |
| Dec | 34 | 16 | 2.5 | 12 | 7.0 | 76 |
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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