December weather forecast
Saint Marie, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Saint Marie, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and min 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) is experienced in Saint Marie.

Humidity

In Saint Marie, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Saint Marie, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.8 rainfall days, and 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Saint Marie, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:21 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saint Marie?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month 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 risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average temperature in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average pressure in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average wind speed in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average humidity in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average rainfall in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average snowfall in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average UV index in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Marie, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Saint Marie, MT

Average visibility in December - Saint Marie, 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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