December weather forecast
Ashfield, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashfield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Ashfield reports an average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Ashfield, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ashfield, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ashfield.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Ashfield, 24.8°F (-4°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ashfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ashfield, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ashfield, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ashfield, Montana, the average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ashfield?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:24 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ashfield?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Ashfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashfield, MT

Average temperature in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashfield, MT

Average pressure in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ashfield, MT

Average wind speed in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashfield, MT

Average humidity in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashfield, MT

Average rainfall in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashfield, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashfield, MT

Average snowfall in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashfield, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashfield, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashfield, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashfield, MT

Average UV index in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashfield, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Ashfield, MT

Average visibility in December - Ashfield, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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