December weather forecast
Rapelje, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Rapelje, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Rapelje, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Rapelje, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Rapelje, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.2" (132mm) of snow. In Rapelje, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.3 days and aggregates up to 39.09" (993mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rapelje is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Rapelje are February and December, with an average of 6.2h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Rapelje's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and lows of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rapelje, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with 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 in Rapelje.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rapelje, MT

Average temperature in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Rapelje, MT

Average pressure in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rapelje, MT

Average wind speed in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Rapelje, MT

Average humidity in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Rapelje, MT

Average rainfall in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Rapelje, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rapelje, MT

Average snowfall in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rapelje, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rapelje, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rapelje, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Rapelje, MT

Average UV index in December - Rapelje, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rapelje, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Rapelje, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Rapelje, MT

Average visibility in December - Rapelje, 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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