December weather in Virginia City, MT
The average temperature in Virginia City in December is 24.6°F (13.9°F–35.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.77 inches. Average snowfall is 12.2 inches.
December is a winter month in Virginia City, and is cooler than the annual average of 43.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 33m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
35.3°F
Avg Low
13.9°F
Precipitation
0.77 in
Snow
12.2 in
December records in Virginia City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 59.0°F (2021) | -16.1°F (1985) | 0.40 in (1893) |
| December 2 | 57.0°F (2021) | -8.0°F (1985) | 0.48 in (1960) |
| December 3 | 54.0°F (1939) | -11.0°F (1919) | 0.72 in (2007) |
| December 4 | 54.0°F (2021) | -23.1°F (1972) | 0.80 in (1948) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (1939) | -23.1°F (1972) | 0.31 in (1967) |
| December 6 | 55.9°F (2008) | -20.0°F (1972) | 0.57 in (1982) |
| December 7 | 54.0°F (1939) | -25.1°F (1972) | 0.30 in (2023) |
| December 8 | 63.0°F (2020) | -27.0°F (1972) | 0.20 in (1997) |
| December 9 | 62.1°F (1933) | -27.0°F (1932) | 0.45 in (1919) |
| December 10 | 62.1°F (1933) | -24.0°F (1932) | 0.23 in (1953) |
| December 11 | 55.0°F (1934) | -25.1°F (1932) | 0.38 in (1963) |
| December 12 | 55.9°F (1924) | -29.9°F (1932) | 0.55 in (1937) |
| December 13 | 55.0°F (1921) | -23.1°F (1919) | 0.41 in (2008) |
| December 14 | 61.0°F (2025) | -23.1°F (1926) | 0.52 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 55.9°F (2025) | -25.1°F (2008) | 0.32 in (1981) |
| December 16 | 59.0°F (1980) | -25.1°F (1964) | 0.34 in (2017) |
| December 17 | 55.0°F (1979) | -29.9°F (1964) | 0.44 in (2002) |
| December 18 | 53.1°F (1979) | -32.1°F (1924) | 0.25 in (1973) |
| December 19 | 57.9°F (1933) | -25.1°F (1990) | 0.42 in (1929) |
| December 20 | 52.0°F (1940) | -25.1°F (1990) | 0.40 in (1895) |
| December 21 | 52.0°F (1969) | -29.9°F (1990) | 0.46 in (1941) |
| December 22 | 53.1°F (1933) | -35.0°F (1983) | 0.37 in (1973) |
| December 23 | 50.0°F (1964) | -35.0°F (1983) | 1.22 in (1955) |
| December 24 | 52.0°F (2025) | -38.0°F (1983) | 0.52 in (1920) |
| December 25 | 51.1°F (2025) | -20.9°F (1983) | 0.55 in (1936) |
| December 26 | 51.1°F (1976) | -13.0°F (1938) | 0.48 in (2003) |
| December 27 | 57.9°F (1980) | -16.1°F (1941) | 0.20 in (1934) |
| December 28 | 52.0°F (1999) | -22.0°F (1990) | 0.41 in (1928) |
| December 29 | 54.0°F (1917) | -32.1°F (1978) | 0.46 in (2005) |
| December 30 | 54.0°F (1980) | -31.0°F (1978) | 0.23 in (1951) |
| December 31 | 55.9°F (1980) | -32.1°F (1927) | 0.26 in (2011) |