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Weather in December in Wyoming

Considering a trip to Wyoming this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Wyoming in December?

Wyoming 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 to cold in Wheatland at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Wheatland and -14°C 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.

Precipitation

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

For specific regional insights in Wyoming for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Wyoming climate page.

Where to go in Wyoming in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Wyoming on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Wyoming?

Cody

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

Cody
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-4°C 
11 mm 
6 days 
1°C 
-10°C 
11 mm 
8 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-9°C 
6.1 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Cody

Cheyenne

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

Cheyenne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
-4°C 
180 hours 
13 mm 
4 days 
3°C 
-9°C 
178 hours 
18 mm 
7 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-8°C 
191 hours 
7.7 mm 
4 days 
poor 
Climate in Cheyenne

Powell

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

Powell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
-7°C 
5.1 mm 
3 days 
-1°C 
-13°C 
2.8 mm 
3 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-13°C 
3.5 mm 
3 days 
poor 
Climate in Powell

Jackson

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

Jackson
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-7°C 
120 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-12°C 
110 hours 
73 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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-2°C 
-13°C 
120 hours 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Jackson

Teton Village

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

Teton Village
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-8°C 
120 hours 
59 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-14°C 
110 hours 
72 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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-3°C 
-15°C 
120 hours 
66 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Teton Village

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wyoming, in the United States of America.

Is December the best time to visit Wyoming?

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

Generally speaking, June, July, 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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