December weather forecast
Dayton, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dayton, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In Dayton, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

In Dayton, Montana, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Dayton, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.8 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Dayton is December, when snow falls for 21.7 days and typically aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Dayton, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

During the coldest month in Dayton, December, temperatures average a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dayton, is 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dayton, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.7 days and accumulates 12.36" (314mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dayton, in December, during 21.7 snowfall days, 12.36" (314mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dayton have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dayton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Dayton, MT

Average temperature in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Dayton, MT

Average pressure in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dayton, MT

Average wind speed in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and December (3.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dayton, MT

Average humidity in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Dayton, MT

Average rainfall in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dayton, MT

Average snowfall in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.36").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Dayton, MT

Average UV index in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dayton, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Dayton, MT

Average visibility in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).

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