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Breckenridge in December

A shoulder month — score 65 of 100

Typical December days in Breckenridge reach about 32°F with nights near 3°F; about 16 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Breckenridge in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 3°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 29° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical December.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical December brings about 16 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Breckenridge

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.