December weather forecast
Kirby, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Kirby, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Kirby's December weather, with an average high temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Kirby, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Kirby, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. In Kirby, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.3 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Kirby, the average sunshine in December is 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Kirby's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kirby during December are 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kirby, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kirby, Montana, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kirby is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kirby, MT

Average temperature in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirby, MT

Average pressure in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Kirby, MT

Average wind speed in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and December (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirby, MT

Average humidity in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirby, MT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirby, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirby, MT

Average snowfall in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirby, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirby, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirby, MT

Average UV index in December - Kirby, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kirby, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Kirby, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Kirby, MT

Average visibility in December - Kirby, 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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