Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december 2026
The weather in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 562.6cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
22%
18%
3%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
20%
14%
5%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
20%
13%
4%
Weather at 3am
25°F
58%
20%
16%
3%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december.
The climate of Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december is very bad
the weather in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december is quite dry (with 2.8in of rainfall over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.5in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location the month of december. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) is 32°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in the month of december with a maximum record of 63°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 0°F in 2009.
On this month of december, day length in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) is generally 09:37. The sun rises at 07:21 and sets at 16:58.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado):
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 0°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 562.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 72% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.99km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:37 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december 2025:
23°F to 41°F
23°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
23°F to 34°F
25°F to 36°F
29°F to 40°F
22°F to 38°F
27°F to 43°F
27°F to 45°F
29°F to 49°F
32°F to 50°F
32°F to 50°F
34°F to 52°F
31°F to 50°F
36°F to 52°F
31°F to 52°F
36°F to 50°F
29°F to 49°F
34°F to 52°F
36°F to 49°F
34°F to 52°F
36°F to 58°F
34°F to 58°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
34°F to 38°F
23°F to 31°F
23°F to 41°F
29°F to 45°F
29°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado):
| Monument Valley in december | very bad weather |
| Canyonlands National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Moab in december | very bad weather |
| Arches National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
| Page (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
| Santa Fe (New Mexico) in december | very bad weather |
| Albuquerque in december | very bad weather |
| Utah in december | very bad weather |
| Bryce Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Grand Canyon in december | very bad weather |
| Flagstaff (Route 66) in december | very bad weather |
| Havasu Falls (Arizona) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) in december:
Weather data for Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado).