December weather forecast
Dell, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Dell, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the peak and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.2 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Dell, in December, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.9 snowfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Dell, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Dell vary between a high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dell, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dell in December?

In Dell, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dell have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Dell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dell, MT

Average temperature in December - Dell, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dell, MT

Average pressure in December - Dell, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dell, MT

Average wind speed in December - Dell, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Dell, MT

Average humidity in December - Dell, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Dell, MT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Dell, MT

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dell, MT

Average snowfall in December - Dell, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dell, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Dell, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dell, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Dell, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dell, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dell, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Dell, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Dell, MT

Average visibility in December - Dell, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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