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DENVER (KDVR) — Wednesday, Dec. 8, marked 231 days since it last snowed in Denver, making it the second-longest stretch without measurable snow in history.
It has been a dry, slow start to the snow season. On average, Denver sees its first snow by Oct. 18.
What is Denver typically like in December, according to the National Weather Service?
- From 1882-2020, the average December snowfall is 8 inches.
- From 1991-2020, the average temperature for December is 31.2 degrees.
Here’s a look at some other December history, according to the NWS.
Warmest Decembers
| Rank | Average Temperature | Year |
| 1 | 43.8 | 1933 |
| 2 | 41.2 | 1980 |
| 3 | 40.9 | 1939 |
| 4 | 40.5 | 1889 |
| 5 | 39.7 | 1906 |
Coldest Decembers
| Rank | Average Temperature | Year |
| 1 | 17.4 | 1983 |
| 2 | 21.2 | 1909 |
| 3 | 22.1 | 1878 |
| 4 | 22.7 | 1873 |
| 5 | 23.1 | 1913 |
Snowiest Decembers
| Rank | Total | Year |
| 1 | 57.4 | 1913 |
| 2 | 30.8 | 1973 |
| 3 | 29.4 | 2006 |
| 4 | 27.1 | 1982 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 1987 |
Least Snowiest Decembers
| Rank | Total (inches) | Year |
| 1 | Trace | 2002 |
| 1 | Trace | 1906 |
| 1 | Trace | 1905 |
| 4 | .1 | 1928 |
| 5 | .4 | 1890 |
