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Yellowstone National Park weather in December (United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Yellowstone National Park in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Yellowstone National Park includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -16°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Yellowstone National Park in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of snow according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Yellowstone National Park. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yellowstone National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Yellowstone National Park, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Yellowstone National Park should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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