December weather forecast
Galata, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Galata, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and max 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

In Galata, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at the peak and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Galata are January through May, September through December. In Galata, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Galata, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Galata, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Galata are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Galata?

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is December in Galata?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Galata, Montana, during December are 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Galata?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month in Galata?

January and December are months with the least rain in Galata when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Galata?

In Galata, Montana, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Galata in December?

In Galata, Montana, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Galata?

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

How many hours of daylight does Galata have in December?

In Galata, the average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Galata?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Galata, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:40 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Galata?

The months with the least sunshine in Galata, Montana, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Galata?

In Galata, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Galata?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Galata?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Galata is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Galata, MT

Average temperature in December - Galata, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Galata, MT

Average pressure in December - Galata, 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
Galata, MT

Average wind speed in December - Galata, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

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
Galata, MT

Average humidity in December - Galata, 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
Galata, MT

Average rainfall in December - Galata, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Galata, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Galata, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Galata, MT

Average snowfall in December - Galata, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Galata, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Galata, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galata, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Galata, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Galata, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (16.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Galata, MT

Average UV index in December - Galata, 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
Galata, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Galata, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Galata, MT

Average visibility in December - Galata, 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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