December weather forecast
Santa Rita, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Santa Rita, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and max 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

Santa Rita's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) to a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Santa Rita is 77%.

Rainfall

In Santa Rita, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 rainfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Santa Rita, Montana, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Santa Rita's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average low temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in December?

Santa Rita in December has an average high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Rita?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Santa Rita, during December, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Santa Rita have in December?

The average day length in December in Santa Rita is 8h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Rita?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Rita?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average temperature in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average pressure in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average wind speed in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average humidity in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average rainfall in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average snowfall in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Rita, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average UV index in December - Santa Rita, 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
Santa Rita, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Rita, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Santa Rita, MT

Average visibility in December - Santa Rita, 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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