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 high3°C / 37°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 10°F
Feels like (high)-1°C / 30°F
Rainfall41 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point-10°C / 13°F
Sunshine7.3 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall32.3 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.

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