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Weather · December
Breckenridge weather in December
Average highs of 32°F, lows of 3°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Breckenridge’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 32°F and lows of 3°F. That is 9° cooler than November, and 20° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 32°F
- Average low
- 3°F
- Precipitation
- 0.90 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 15.8 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:17 AM · 4:41 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 16 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Breckenridge in December
- The Nutcracker: Kingdom of the SweetsDecember 4 – December 5 · Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 5 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. · Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge
- Handmade Holiday + Campus CrawlSaturday, December 5 · 5:00-8:00 p.m. · Ridge Street Arts Square, Breckenridge Arts District
- Holiday Giving Event for Adopt an AngelSaturday, December 5 · 3:00-6:00 p.m. · Blue River Plaza, downtown Breckenridge
- Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the SantasSaturday, December 5 · Dog parade 3:00 p.m.; Race of the Santas 4:20 p.m.; lighting 5:00 p.m. · Main Street to Blue River Plaza, downtown Breckenridge
- Christmas! Christmas!! Christmas!!! Concert with Face Vocal BandThursday, December 10 · 7:30 p.m. (doors 7:00) · Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge
- Breckenridge Ullr FestDecember 17 – December 19 · Parade Dec. 17 at 4:00 p.m.; bonfire 5:00-7:00 p.m. · Main Street and East Sawmill Parking Lot, Breckenridge
- New Year's Eve at Copper MountainThursday, December 31 · Eagle's Landing, Center Village, Copper Mountain
- New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade & FireworksThursday, December 31 · Glow Worm Parade 5:00 p.m.; torchlight parade 6:00 p.m.; fireworks about 9:30 p.m. · Peak 9 base, Breckenridge Ski Resort
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Questions
How hot does it get in Breckenridge in December?
Average highs are 32°F and average lows 3°F, for a daily mean of 17°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Breckenridge in December?
December averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Breckenridge in December?
Yes, about 15.8 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Breckenridge in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:17 AM and sets about 4:41 PM, for roughly 9.4 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Breckenridge?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dillon 1 E station (8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.