December weather forecast
Carter, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Carter, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Carter, Montana, is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Carter. In Carter, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, with an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Carter.

How cold is December in Carter?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Carter in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carter.

How many hours of daylight does Carter have in December?

In Carter, the average day length in December is 8h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Carter, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Carter, MT

Average temperature in December - Carter, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Carter, MT

Average pressure in December - Carter, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carter, MT

Average wind speed in December - Carter, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Carter, MT

Average humidity in December - Carter, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Carter, MT

Average rainfall in December - Carter, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Carter, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Carter, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carter, MT

Average snowfall in December - Carter, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carter, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Carter, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carter, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carter, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Carter, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Carter, MT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carter, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Carter, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Carter, MT

Average visibility in December - Carter, 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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