December weather forecast
Virden, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Virden, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) to a low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Virden when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Virden, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.7 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Virden, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Virden, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a minimum average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Virden, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Virden, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Virden?

The month with the shortest days in Virden is December, 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 in Virden is 8h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Virden, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Virden have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Virden?

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

Average temperature in December - Virden, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Virden, MT

Average pressure in December - Virden, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Virden, MT

Average wind speed in December - Virden, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Virden, MT

Average humidity in December - Virden, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Virden, MT

Average rainfall in December - Virden, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Virden, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Virden, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Virden, MT

Average snowfall in December - Virden, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Virden, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Virden, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virden, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Virden, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Virden, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Virden, MT

Average UV index in December - Virden, 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
Virden, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Virden, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Virden, MT

Average visibility in December - Virden, 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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