Fort Collins Weather in December

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

The climate in Fort Collins during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Fort Collins and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

Fort Collins weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Nightly temperature -8.6°C 16.5°F
Average temperature -1.5°C 29.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 11.3°C 52.4°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Collins with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Fort Collins

Fort Collins average temperature in December

December rainfall

Fort Collins average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins in December 2024.

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Fort Collins weather stats

Fort Collins weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: February 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: September 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: May 70mm 2.8ins
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