December weather forecast
Valleytown, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Valleytown, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

Valleytown's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

In Valleytown, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Valleytown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.8 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

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 7:41 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Valleytown, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Valleytown vary between a high-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Valleytown in December?

In Valleytown, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Valleytown, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Valleytown have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:23 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Valleytown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months 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 intensity in December?

In Valleytown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Valleytown, MT

Average temperature in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Valleytown, MT

Average pressure in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Valleytown, MT

Average wind speed in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Valleytown, MT

Average humidity in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Valleytown, MT

Average rainfall in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Valleytown, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valleytown, MT

Average snowfall in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valleytown, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valleytown, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valleytown, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Valleytown, MT

Average UV index in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Valleytown, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Valleytown, MT

Average visibility in December - Valleytown, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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