Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
22°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Yellowstone National Park
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
22°F
Lows around 12°F
Precipitation
14 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
45%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
5.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 8° and nights feel near 5°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 18°F, and early evening stays near 18°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning16°F
Rain32%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday19°F
Rain32%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon18°F
Rain31%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening17°F
Rain31%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 11 | 2.7 | 14 | 6.2 | 80 |
| Feb | 25 | 13 | 2.6 | 13 | 7.7 | 78 |
| Mar | 33 | 20 | 2.9 | 15 | 9.5 | 73 |
| Apr | 40 | 24 | 3.0 | 15 | 10.9 | 71 |
| May | 47 | 29 | 2.8 | 14 | 12.2 | 72 |
| Jun | 60 | 37 | 2.4 | 12 | 13.2 | 65 |
| Jul | 71 | 45 | 1.2 | 8 | 14.1 | 54 |
| Aug | 70 | 46 | 1.6 | 9 | 12.7 | 55 |
| Sep | 61 | 40 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.9 | 61 |
| Oct | 45 | 30 | 2.7 | 12 | 8.8 | 72 |
| Nov | 32 | 20 | 2.7 | 12 | 7.0 | 81 |
| Dec | 22 | 12 | 3.1 | 14 | 5.7 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology