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West Yellowstone weather in December (Montana, United States of America)

How is the weather in West Yellowstone in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, West Yellowstone typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -16°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

West Yellowstone in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

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

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

 

West Yellowstone, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 West Yellowstone in December?

Visitors traveling to West Yellowstone should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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