Leadville Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Leadville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -18°C (0°F) is normal.

Leadville weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -1.9°C 28.7°F
Nightly temperature -17.8°C 0.1°F
Average temperature -9.8°C 14.4°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 12°C 53.5°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Leadville with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Leadville

Leadville average temperature in December

December rainfall

Leadville average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Leadville 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 Leadville in December 2024.

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Leadville weather stats

Leadville weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: October 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: January 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January -2.8°C 27°F
Wettest month: July 58mm 2.3ins
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