Glacier weather in December (United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Glacier? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Glacier usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 3°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Glacier in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 25 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Glacier. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glacier, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 255 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bellingham, the United States of America (41 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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