December weather forecast
Orchard Homes, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Orchard Homes, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

July and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Orchard Homes, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Orchard Homes, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Orchard Homes is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Orchard Homes, December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 28°F (-2.2°C) at the peak and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December?

During December, Orchard Homes experiences an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Orchard Homes is 88%.

What is the driest month?

July and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Orchard Homes?

In Orchard Homes, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orchard Homes?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Orchard Homes, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average temperature in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average pressure in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average wind speed in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average humidity in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average rainfall in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average snowfall in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orchard Homes, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average UV index in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Orchard Homes, MT

Average visibility in December - Orchard Homes, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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