December weather forecast
Miles City, MT

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Weather in December

December marks the arrival of full-fledged winter in Miles City, Montana. The month is distinguished by cold temperatures, comparable to those in January. Along with the dip in the mercury, this month also holds the record for the shortest daylight hours of the year. A steady increase in snowfall instances transforms the city into a white winter wonderland. A truly wintry feel descends on the city in December, complete with cold temperatures, shorter days, and snow-clad landscapes.

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) from November's cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In Miles City, Montana, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain in Miles City when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Miles City, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Miles City, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.4 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Miles City, in December, the average high-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Miles City, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Miles City have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:26 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Miles City, Montana, are January through March, November and 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 health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Miles City, MT

Average temperature in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Miles City, MT

Average pressure in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Miles City, MT

Average wind speed in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Miles City, MT

Average humidity in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Miles City, MT

Average rainfall in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Miles City, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Miles City, MT

Average snowfall in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Miles City, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Miles City, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h 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: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Miles City, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Miles City, MT

Average UV index in December - Miles City, 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
Miles City, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Miles City, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Miles City, MT

Average visibility in December - Miles City, 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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