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

Curious about the climate in West Yellowstone this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in West Yellowstone typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -16°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

West Yellowstone in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow.

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.

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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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

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

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