What is the weather like in Salt Lake City vs Yellowstone National Park in December?

In December, Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 31 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -15°C low with about 60 mm.

Salt Lake City vs Yellowstone National Park in December

Salt Lake City is the better pick in December — 53 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Salt Lake City vs Yellowstone National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Salt Lake City	🇺🇸 Yellowstone National Park
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	42/100 (F)
Feels-like high	1°C	-9°C
Avg high / low	5° / -4°	-4° / -15°
Rainfall	31 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	5	12
Humidity	76%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	57	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Salt Lake City 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, muggy air · best May53
Yellowstone National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best August42

Salt Lake City vs Yellowstone National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Salt Lake City or Yellowstone National Park?: Salt Lake City is the better pick in December — 53 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, muggy air, while Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Salt Lake City vs Yellowstone National Park in December?: In December, Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 31 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -15°C low with about 60 mm.