Aspen weather in December

December in Aspen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Aspen · #166 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Aspen climate normals — December

Daytime high1°C / 33°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 11°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall74 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point-10°C / 13°F
Sunshine7.2 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall74.7 cm / 29.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Aspen in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Aspen?
December in Aspen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Aspen on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Aspen in December?
In December, Aspen averages a daily high of 0.6°C and a low of -11.9°C, with about 74.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Aspen in December?
Aspen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in December.
Does it snow in Aspen in December?
Aspen sees roughly 74.7 cm of snowfall in December.

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