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Weather · December
Whitefish weather in December
Average highs of 29°F, lows of 18°F and 2.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Whitefish’s coldest month, with average highs of 29°F and lows of 18°F. That is 9° cooler than November, and 24° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 29°F
- Average low
- 18°F
- Precipitation
- 2.1 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Snow
- 21.2 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 8:22 AM · 4:42 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 21 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Whitefish in December
- Winter Wonderland Holiday Jazz ShowsDecember 4 – December 27 · Dec. 4 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. (101 Central); Dec. 26 and 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. (O'Shaughnessy) · The Second Story at 101 Central and the O'Shaughnessy, downtown Whitefish
- Glacier Symphony: Handel's MessiahSaturday, December 5 · 7:30 p.m. · Wachholz College Center, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell
- Christmas StrollFriday, December 11 · 5:00-9:00 p.m. · Central Avenue between 4th Street and the Depot, downtown Whitefish
- The Nutcracker with San Diego BalletDecember 12 – December 13 · Dec. 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. · Wachholz College Center, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell
- Home Town Holiday: A Whitefish Wonderland on IceDecember 18 – December 19 · Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 19 at 2 and 5:30 p.m. · Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish
- Glacier Symphony: The Snowman Christmas FestivalSaturday, December 19 · 7:30 p.m. · Wachholz College Center, Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell
- Santa's Christmas Eve Gift Giveaway & Torchlight ParadeThursday, December 24 · 5:45-7:00 p.m. · Whitefish Mountain Resort, Big Mountain
- New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and FireworksThursday, December 31 · 5:00-8:00 p.m. · Whitefish Mountain Resort, Big Mountain
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Questions
How hot does it get in Whitefish in December?
Average highs are 29°F and average lows 18°F, for a daily mean of 23°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Whitefish in December?
December averages 2.1 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Whitefish in December?
Yes, about 21.2 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Whitefish in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 8:22 AM and sets about 4:42 PM, for roughly 8.3 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Whitefish?
The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Whitefish station (2.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.