December weather forecast
Moorhead, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Moorhead, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Moorhead is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Moorhead, 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature readings in Moorhead reach their annual highs in December, averaging 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a minimum average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity 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 much does it rain in December?

In Moorhead, Montana, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Moorhead, 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?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:31 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moorhead have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Moorhead, MT

Average temperature in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average pressure in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average wind speed in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average humidity in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average UV index in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Moorhead, 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
Moorhead, MT

Average visibility in December - Moorhead, 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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