Steamboat Springs weather in December
December in Steamboat Springs: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Steamboat Springs · #344 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Steamboat Springs climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -13°C / 9°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 81.7 cm / 32.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Steamboat Springs in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
- December in Steamboat Springs: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Steamboat Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Steamboat Springs in December?
- In December, Steamboat Springs averages a daily high of -0.2°C and a low of -12.6°C, with about 77.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Steamboat Springs in December?
- Steamboat Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in December.
- Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in December?
- Steamboat Springs sees roughly 81.7 cm of snowfall in December.