December weather forecast
Paradise, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Paradise, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December is Paradise's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 28.4°F (-2°C) and lows of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Paradise, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 13.5" (343mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Paradise, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.39" (137mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.1 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Paradise.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Paradise is 5.1h.

UV index

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Paradise, records 28.4°F (-2°C), while the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Paradise, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Paradise, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paradise have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Paradise, MT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Paradise, MT

Average pressure in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paradise, MT

Average wind speed in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and December (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Paradise, MT

Average humidity in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in December
Paradise, MT

Average rainfall in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Paradise, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paradise, MT

Average snowfall in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paradise, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paradise, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Paradise, MT

Average UV index in December - Paradise, 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
Paradise, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Paradise, MT

Average visibility in December - Paradise, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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