Wyoming

Wyoming Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Wyoming, the United States of America in December.

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Planning a journey to Wyoming, the United States of America this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Wyoming in December

Wyoming, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Wyoming generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Moran at -3°C (27°F) to cold in Wheatland at 4°C (39°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C (18°F) in Wheatland and -14°C (7°F) in Moran. 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.

For specific regional insights in Wyoming, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Powell with an average of 2.8 mm (0.1 in) to moderate snowfall in Alta with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Explore Wyoming by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wyoming — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cody)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August28°C (82°F) September23°C (73°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wyoming in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Wyoming.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Wyoming

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Wyoming, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Wyoming (December)

Precipitation variation in Wyoming (December)

Cody

In December Cody generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cody →

Cheyenne

In December Cheyenne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
178 hours
191 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cheyenne →

Powell

In December Powell generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and almost no monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Powell →

Jackson

In December Jackson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
110 hours
120 hours
Monthly snowfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jackson →

Teton Village

In December Teton Village generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
110 hours
120 hours
Monthly snowfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Teton Village →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Wyoming in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cody 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Cheyenne 3°C (37°F) -9°C (16°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Powell -1°C (30°F) -13°C (9°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Jackson -2°C (28°F) -12°C (10°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Teton Village -3°C (27°F) -14°C (7°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Wilson -2°C (28°F) -13°C (9°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Wyoming weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wyoming, the United States of America in December?

December in Wyoming, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Cody, daytime temperatures are typically around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime lows hover near -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Wyoming, the United States of America in December?

Average temperatures in Wyoming, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near -10°C (14°F) to a daytime high around 1°C (34°F) in Cody.

Does Wyoming, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Cody averages just 11 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Wyoming, the United States of America.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Wyoming, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Wyoming, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Cody.

Generally speaking, June, August and September provide perfect weather in Cody. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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