December weather forecast
Lima, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lima, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and min 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Lima, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.2 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Lima, Montana, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 81.9 snowfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Lima, the average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

In Lima, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is Lima's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and lows of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is December?

In Lima, 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Lima?

The average relative humidity in December in Lima is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lima, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lima in December?

In Lima, Montana, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lima have in December?

In Lima, the average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lima?

In Lima, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lima, MT

Average temperature in December - Lima, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (9.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lima, MT

Average pressure in December - Lima, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lima, MT

Average wind speed in December - Lima, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lima, MT

Average humidity in December - Lima, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Lima, MT

Average rainfall in December - Lima, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

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

Average rainfall days in December
Lima, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Lima, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lima, MT

Average snowfall in December - Lima, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lima, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Lima, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lima, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Lima, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lima, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lima, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Lima, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Lima, MT

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

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

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