December weather forecast
Chester, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chester, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and min 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Chester, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chester, Montana, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Chester, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chester are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Chester?

The coldest temperatures in Chester occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is December in Chester?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chester?

In Chester, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month in Chester?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Chester in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chester in December?

In Chester, Montana, during December, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chester?

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

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Chester?

On the first day of December in Chester, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:38 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Chester?

The months with the least sunshine in Chester, Montana, are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in December?

In Chester, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chester?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chester?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chester, Montana, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Chester, MT

Average temperature in December - Chester, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°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 (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Chester, MT

Average pressure in December - Chester, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Chester, MT

Average wind speed in December - Chester, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Chester, MT

Average humidity in December - Chester, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Chester, MT

Average rainfall in December - Chester, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Chester, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Chester, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chester, MT

Average snowfall in December - Chester, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chester, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Chester, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chester, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Chester, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chester, MT

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chester, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Chester, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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

Average visibility in December
Chester, MT

Average visibility in December - Chester, 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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