December weather forecast
McLeod, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in McLeod, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 16°F (-8.9°C) and max 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December, known for its average high temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low temperature of 16°F (-8.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McLeod, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In McLeod, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In McLeod, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.6 days and aggregates up to 38.19" (970mm) of snow.

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 7:41 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

McLeod's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 28.4°F (-2°C) and lows of 16°F (-8.9°C).

How cold is December?

In McLeod, 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average high-temperature and 16°F (-8.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in McLeod?

In December, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In McLeod, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically 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 McLeod have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does McLeod have in December?

In McLeod, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McLeod, MT

Average temperature in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
McLeod, MT

Average pressure in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McLeod, MT

Average wind speed in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
McLeod, MT

Average humidity in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in December
McLeod, MT

Average rainfall in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
McLeod, MT

Average rainfall days in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McLeod, MT

Average snowfall in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McLeod, MT

Average snowfall days in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McLeod, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
McLeod, MT

Average sunshine days in December - McLeod, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
McLeod, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
McLeod, MT

Average cloud cover in December - McLeod, 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 16).

Average visibility in December
McLeod, MT

Average visibility in December - McLeod, 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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