Telluride weather in December
December in Telluride: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Telluride · #292 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Telluride climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -13°C / 9°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 68.3 cm / 26.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Telluride in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Telluride?
- December in Telluride: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Telluride on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Telluride in December?
- In December, Telluride averages a daily high of 0.7°C and a low of -12.6°C, with about 67.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Telluride in December?
- Telluride has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in December.
- Does it snow in Telluride in December?
- Telluride sees roughly 68.3 cm of snowfall in December.