December weather forecast
Troy, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Troy, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) respectively, December is Troy's coldest month.

Humidity

In Troy, Montana, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Troy, in December, during 20 snowfall days, 11.1" (282mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Troy, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.8 days and aggregates up to 49.33" (1253mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Troy, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Troy records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Troy, records 27.1°F (-2.7°C), while the low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Troy, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Troy, during December, snow falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.1" (282mm) 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 Troy have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:35 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Troy have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Troy, MT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (47.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Troy, MT

Average pressure in December - Troy, 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
Troy, MT

Average wind speed in December - Troy, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (4.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Troy, MT

Average humidity in December - Troy, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
Troy, MT

Average rainfall in December - Troy, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Troy, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Troy, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Troy, MT

Average snowfall in December - Troy, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Troy, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Troy, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Troy, 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: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Troy, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Troy, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Troy, MT

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Troy, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Troy, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Troy, MT

Average visibility in December - Troy, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (2mi).

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