Cañon City in December
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-10°CAvg low
4Rainy days (16 mm)
9:20 hDaylight
07:17Sunrise · 16:37 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -10°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (1.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -10°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 5°C | -9°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 10°C | -5°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 13°C | -2°C | 56 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 19°C | 3°C | 62 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 25°C | 8°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 27°C | 11°C | 72 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 25°C | 11°C | 66 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 22°C | 7°C | 35 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 16°C | 1°C | 30 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 8°C | -5°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 3°C | -10°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Cañon City in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -10°C.
When is the best time to visit Cañon City?
The best months are September, June.