Temperature in Montana in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Montana, the United States of America this December.

Montana, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -3°C (27°F) in West Yellowstone to 2°C (36°F) in Billings. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Billings and -16°C (3°F) in West Yellowstone. December is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Montana, the United States of America in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Montana on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Montana in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Montana temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Montana, the United States of America in December?

Whitefish averages a daytime high of -1°C (30°F) in December, which is very low for Montana, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Montana, the United States of America in December?

Whitefish sees nighttime lows close to -8°C (18°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Montana, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Billings is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 2°C (36°F) and rarely drops below -9°C (16°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in Montana, the United States of America?

For the month of December, West Yellowstone is the most temperate city in Montana, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -16°C (3°F).

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