Best Time to Run in Colorado Springs in December

The verdict: Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.

Colorado Springs · December

Run in the midday.

Cold: average high 42°F, low 19°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.

Avg high / low
42° / 19°F
Humidity
53%
Rain days
6/mo
Wind
10 mph

What December feels like in Colorado Springs

Sunrise

08:09

Mid-month average

Sunset

17:39

Mid-month average

Time-of-day breakdown

Morning

Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.

Midday

Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.

Evening

Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.

What to wear running in Colorado Springs in December

The kit for December in Colorado Springs: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of day to run in Colorado Springs in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Colorado Springs in December?+
Average high 42°F, average low 19°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Colorado Springs?+
Compared to November (avg high 51°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 42°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Colorado Springs in December?+
Expect about 6 measurable rain days in December, on average.

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