December weather forecast
Richey, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richey, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

As Richey enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) of November to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). During December nights, Richey witnesses a consistent average temperature of 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Humidity

In Richey, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Richey, Montana, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richey, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 13.35" (339mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richey are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richey, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.7 days and aggregates up to 17.28" (439mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Richey, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.2°F (-9.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Richey, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Richey, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Richey have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:18 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

November 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richey, MT

Average temperature in December - Richey, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Richey, MT

Average pressure in December - Richey, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richey, MT

Average wind speed in December - Richey, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

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

Average humidity in December
Richey, MT

Average humidity in December - Richey, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Richey, MT

Average rainfall in December - Richey, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Richey, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Richey, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richey, MT

Average snowfall in December - Richey, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richey, MT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richey, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richey, MT

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Richey, MT

Average UV index in December - Richey, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Richey, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Richey, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Richey, MT

Average visibility in December - Richey, 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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