December weather forecast
Fortine, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fortine, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 93%.

Rainfall

In Fortine, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fortine, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fortine, in December, snow falls for 22.1 days, with typically accumulated 9.41" (239mm) of snow. In Fortine, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.7 days and aggregates up to 46.81" (1189mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Fortine, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

How cold is it in Fortine in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 93%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fortine, during December, snow falls for 22.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fortine, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fortine is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Fortine, MT

Average temperature in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fortine, MT

Average pressure in December - Fortine, 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
Fortine, MT

Average wind speed in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (4.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Fortine, MT

Average humidity in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Fortine, MT

Average rainfall in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Fortine, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fortine, MT

Average snowfall in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fortine, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fortine, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fortine, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fortine, MT

Average UV index in December - Fortine, 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
Fortine, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Fortine, MT

Average visibility in December - Fortine, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (2mi).

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