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Estes Park in December

The toughest month — score 30 of 100

Typical December days in Estes Park reach about 36°F with nights near 16°F; about 13 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Estes Park in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 16°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 7 days see rain in a typical December.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical December brings about 13 inches of snow.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Estes Park

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.