December weather forecast
Ashland, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashland, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and lows at 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In Ashland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Ashland, Montana, is December, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Ashland, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ashland, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.2 days and aggregates up to 23.5" (597mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ashland are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the month when Ashland experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ashland, records 30.4°F (-0.9°C), while the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Ashland is 77%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ashland, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ashland, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, MT

Average temperature in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashland, MT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ashland, MT

Average wind speed in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashland, MT

Average humidity in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashland, MT

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashland, MT

Average snowfall in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashland, MT

Average UV index in December - Ashland, 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, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashland, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Ashland, MT

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

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

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