December weather forecast
Hinsdale, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hinsdale, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and an average high of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Throughout December, Hinsdale witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hinsdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.8 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Hinsdale, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hinsdale, records 24.8°F (-4°C), while the low-temperature is 12.7°F (-10.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hinsdale, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hinsdale, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hinsdale, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hinsdale?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average pressure in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average wind speed in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average humidity in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average rainfall in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average snowfall in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hinsdale, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Hinsdale, MT

Average visibility in December - Hinsdale, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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