Montana weather in December
Planning a journey to Montana this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Montana in December?
Montana is a region in the United States of America. December in Montana generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. December is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in West Yellowstone at -3°C to cold in Billings at 2°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Billings and -16°C in West Yellowstone. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Glendive with an average of 10 mm to moderate snowfall in Lolo Hot Springs with 96 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Montana in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Montana climate page.
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Average weather in Whitefish
In December Whitefish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Billings
In December Billings generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Great Falls
In December Great Falls generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Helena
In December Helena generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Red Lodge
In December Red Lodge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Montana, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Montana?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Whitefish, December may not be the ideal time to visit Montana.
On average, the best time to visit Montana is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Whitefish. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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