December weather forecast
Saint Ignatius, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint Ignatius, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

December is Saint Ignatius'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 December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Saint Ignatius, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.9 days and collects up to 13.5" (343mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Ignatius, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.1 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Saint Ignatius, Montana, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is December?

Saint Ignatius in December has an average high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Saint Ignatius, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saint Ignatius, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saint Ignatius, 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?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Ignatius have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saint Ignatius?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Saint Ignatius is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average temperature in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average pressure in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average wind speed in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average humidity in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average rainfall in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average snowfall in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average UV index in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Ignatius, 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
Saint Ignatius, MT

Average visibility in December - Saint Ignatius, 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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