December weather forecast
Harlem, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Harlem, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.6°F (-3°C) and min 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a still subzero cold 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Harlem is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February, March and December Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.6 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.6°F (-3°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

February, March and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Harlem, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harlem, Montana, during December, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Harlem have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:29 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harlem have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Harlem?

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

Average temperature in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Harlem, MT

Average pressure in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harlem, MT

Average wind speed in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Harlem, MT

Average humidity in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Harlem, MT

Average rainfall in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Harlem, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harlem, MT

Average snowfall in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harlem, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harlem, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harlem, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Harlem, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Harlem, MT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Harlem, MT

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Harlem, MT

Average visibility in December - Harlem, 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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