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

Fog

20%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Partly Cloudy

9%

Weather at 12pm
18°F

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Fog

12%

Weather at 6pm
11°F

Fog

21%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Partly Cloudy

9%

Weather at 3am
7°F

Snow showers

59%

Fog

15%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Partly Cloudy

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.

more information about United States's weather in december



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:

01-12-2023
Overcast
13°F to 23°F
02-12-2023
Overcast
13°F to 22°F
03-12-2023
Overcast
16°F to 25°F
04-12-2023
Overcast
23°F to 29°F
05-12-2023
Overcast
22°F to 31°F
06-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
22°F to 38°F
07-12-2023
Overcast
23°F to 27°F
08-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
14°F to 20°F
09-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
-0°F to 18°F
10-12-2023
Cloudy
11°F to 22°F
11-12-2023
Light snow
14°F to 27°F
12-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
5°F to 29°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
4°F to 29°F
14-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
7°F to 31°F
15-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
7°F to 31°F
16-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
9°F to 31°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
9°F to 29°F
18-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
13°F to 34°F
19-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
14°F to 34°F
20-12-2023
Cloudy
18°F to 32°F
21-12-2023
Light snow
29°F to 34°F
22-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
25°F to 31°F
23-12-2023
Patchy moderate snow
20°F to 25°F
24-12-2023
Light freezing rain
7°F to 20°F
25-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
-7°F to 22°F
26-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
-4°F to 22°F
27-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
-0°F to 29°F
28-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
16°F to 32°F
29-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
11°F to 31°F
30-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
14°F to 34°F
31-12-2023
Overcast
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 decembervery bad weather
Jackson Hole in decembervery bad weather
Cody (Wyoming) in decembervery bad weather
Helena (Montana) in decembervery bad weather
Montana in decembervery bad weather
Wyoming in decembervery bad weather
Salt Lake City in decembervery bad weather
Boise (Idaho) in decembervery bad weather
Glacier National Park (Montana) in decembervery bad weather
Utah in decembervery bad weather
Mount Rushmore in decembervery bad weather
Arches National Park (Utah) in decembervery bad weather
United States in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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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.


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