December weather forecast
Harrison, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Harrison, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Harrison reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 28°F (-2.2°C) at the peak and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.2 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Harrison, Montana, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.6 snowfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 28°F (-2.2°C) at the peak and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) at the low.

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 28°F (-2.2°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Harrison, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harrison, during December, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Harrison have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrison have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Harrison is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harrison, MT

Average temperature in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (12.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Harrison, MT

Average pressure in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.19"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harrison, MT

Average wind speed in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Harrison, MT

Average humidity in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Harrison, MT

Average rainfall in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Harrison, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harrison, MT

Average snowfall in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harrison, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harrison, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Harrison, MT

Average UV index in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Harrison, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Harrison, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Harrison, MT

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

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

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