December weather forecast
Fort Smith, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fort Smith, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Fort Smith, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Smith, Montana, during December, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66 snowfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Smith.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fort Smith, Montana, is 6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month 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 the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Fort Smith?

December, with an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in Fort Smith in December?

In Fort Smith, 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Smith?

In Fort Smith, Montana, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the driest month in Fort Smith?

The month with the least rainfall in Fort Smith is December, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fort Smith in December?

In Fort Smith, Montana, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Smith?

In December, in Fort Smith, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Smith?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Smith have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Smith?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Smith have in December?

In Fort Smith, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Smith?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Smith, Montana, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Smith?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Smith is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average temperature in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average temperature in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average pressure in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average wind speed in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average humidity in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average rainfall in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average snowfall in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Smith, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average UV index in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Smith, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Fort Smith, MT

Average visibility in December - Fort Smith, 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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