December weather forecast
Leiterville, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Leiterville, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and lows of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Leiterville, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Leiterville, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Leiterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through April, 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Leiterville?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and a low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Leiterville, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Leiterville, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Leiterville have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Leiterville, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Leiterville?

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

Average temperature in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (11.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Leiterville, MT

Average pressure in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Leiterville, MT

Average wind speed in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Leiterville, MT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Leiterville, MT

Average rainfall in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Leiterville, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leiterville, MT

Average snowfall in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leiterville, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leiterville, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leiterville, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Leiterville, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Leiterville, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Leiterville, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Leiterville, MT

Average visibility in December - Leiterville, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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