Yellowstone National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yellowstone National Park in december 2024
The weather in Yellowstone National Park in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 979.2cm
Weather at 6am
7°F
Snow showers
53% of time
20%
15%
9%
Weather at 12pm
18°F
Snow showers
51% of time
17%
12%
12%
Weather at 6pm
11°F
Snow showers
54% of time
21%
11%
9%
Weather at 3am
7°F
59%
15%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowstone National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowstone National Park in december.
The climate of Yellowstone National Park in december is very bad
In december in Yellowstone National Park, the climate is wet (with 4.2in of precipitation over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.8in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 22°F. The minimum is 5°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Yellowstone National Park is 13°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Yellowstone National Park in december with a maximum record of 36°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -50°F in 2016.
On average, in Yellowstone National Park, the days of december last 08:51. Sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset is at 16:43.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Yellowstone National Park:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Yellowstone National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowstone National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 5°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 36°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -50°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -4°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 979.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:51 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yellowstone National Park in december 2023:
13°F to 23°F
13°F to 22°F
16°F to 25°F
23°F to 29°F
22°F to 31°F
22°F to 38°F
23°F to 27°F
14°F to 20°F
-0°F to 18°F
11°F to 22°F
14°F to 27°F
5°F to 29°F
4°F to 29°F
7°F to 31°F
7°F to 31°F
9°F to 31°F
9°F to 29°F
13°F to 34°F
14°F to 34°F
18°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 31°F
20°F to 25°F
7°F to 20°F
-7°F to 22°F
-4°F to 22°F
-0°F to 29°F
16°F to 32°F
11°F to 31°F
14°F to 34°F
20°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Yellowstone National Park:
| Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) in december | very bad weather |
| Jackson Hole in december | very bad weather |
| Cody (Wyoming) in december | very bad weather |
| Helena (Montana) in december | very bad weather |
| Montana in december | very bad weather |
| Wyoming in december | very bad weather |
| Salt Lake City in december | very bad weather |
| Boise (Idaho) in december | very bad weather |
| Glacier National Park (Montana) in december | very bad weather |
| Utah in december | very bad weather |
| Mount Rushmore in december | very bad weather |
| Arches National Park (Utah) in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Yellowstone National Park
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Yellowstone National Park in december:
Weather data for Yellowstone National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowstone National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowstone National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yellowstone National Park.