December in Jackson, WY: cool / cold season for golf — expect distance loss and stiff muscles. Best tee times: midday when temperatures are warmest.
| Average December Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 31°F |
| Avg daily low | 12°F |
| Rainy days | 17 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 5.6 mph |
December in Jackson is honest about what it is: a month for golfers who genuinely want to be here, not one that sells itself on conditions. With an average high of 31°F and a low of 12°F, the thermometer rarely climbs above freezing, and 17 precipitation days — making this the second-wettest month of the year — mean snow or frozen ground is the rule, not the exception. Most local courses are closed or unplayable by December.
That framing separates two types of golfers clearly. A traveling golfer routing through Jackson in December is almost certainly here for skiing at nearby resorts, and squeezing in a round is a bonus at best — expect limited or no access. The local regular, meanwhile, knows exactly which facilities stay open in any capacity and isn't surprised by cart-path-only or temporary-green conditions. Flexibility and low expectations are the real equipment requirements this month.
If you find a course with December availability, book it immediately upon confirming it is open — facilities that do operate keep very limited tee sheets and can close without notice due to snowfall or frozen fairways. Midday slots around noon give the best chance of reaching the 31°F daily high and softening any frost on the turf. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
December drops 6°F from November's average high of 37°F to 31°F and adds four more precipitation days, making the transition a meaningful one — November is marginal, but December is firmly closed-season territory for most Jackson courses. Moving into January, the change is smaller: highs slip just 2°F further to 29°F and precipitation days increase by one to 18, so conditions stay essentially the same rather than dramatically worsening.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Jackson, WY for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Most Jackson-area courses close for the season before December, given average highs of only 31°F and 17 precipitation days that bring consistent snow accumulation. A small number of facilities may remain partially open depending on snowpack, but operating hours are sharply reduced and course conditions — cart restrictions, temporary greens — are the norm rather than the exception.
Morning tee times in December face average lows of 12°F, which is well below the range where standard golf equipment and balls perform reliably. Even by the warmest part of the afternoon the average high only reaches 31°F, and the 19°F daily swing means you can start a round in bitter cold and finish in comparatively milder air — though still below freezing.