December weather forecast
Sand Coulee, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Sand Coulee, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) to a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sand Coulee, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.3 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Sand Coulee, Montana, during December, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In Sand Coulee, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 28.54" (725mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Sand Coulee, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Sand Coulee, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, 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 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sand Coulee, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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 7:52 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sand Coulee?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sand Coulee is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sand Coulee, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average temperature in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average pressure in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average wind speed in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average humidity in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average rainfall in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average snowfall in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sand Coulee, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average UV index in December - Sand Coulee, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Sand Coulee, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Sand Coulee, MT

Average visibility in December - Sand Coulee, 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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