Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park weather in December
December in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · #388 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32.3 cm / 12.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
- December in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in December?
- In December, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park averages a daily high of 2.7°C and a low of -12.1°C, with about 41.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in December?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in December.
- Does it snow in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in December?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park sees roughly 32.3 cm of snowfall in December.