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Wyoming weather in December

The state broadly agrees with itself in December: afternoons run 30° in Yellowstone and 26° in Jackson Hole, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, both in the mountainous northwest corner where visitors go — the high plains that make up most of Wyoming aren’t measured here.

Jackson Hole & the Tetons

Highs near 26°, nights around 7°, and 16.4 in of snow in a typical December.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Jackson Hole 26° / 7° 11 16.4 in Cold as it gets, dark early, snow piling up fast.

Yellowstone Country

Highs near 30°, nights around 12°, and 12.6 in of snow in a typical December.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Yellowstone 30° / 12° 10 12.6 in Snowcoach season opens and the geyser basins go otherworldly.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in December, across the whole country ›