Cortez Weather in December

What's the weather like in Cortez (Colorado) in December 2024?

The climate in Cortez during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Cortez and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

Cortez weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5°C 41°F
Nightly temperature -9.4°C 15.1°F
Average temperature -2.2°C 28°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 34 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.7°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cortez with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Cortez

Cortez average temperature in December

December rainfall

Cortez average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Cortez average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cortez in December 2024.