December weather forecast
Busby, MT

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Busby, Montana. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Busby, 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?

The average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:34 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average pressure in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average wind speed in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average humidity in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average rainfall in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average snowfall in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average UV index in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Busby, 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
Busby, MT

Average visibility in December - Busby, 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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