December weather forecast
Winston, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Winston, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Winston, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Winston. In Winston, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Winston, Montana, there are 72.8 snowfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Winston is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Winston are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Winston?

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

How cold is December in Winston?

Winston in December has an average high-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Winston?

The average relative humidity in December in Winston is 84%.

What is the driest month in Winston?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Winston in December?

In Winston, in December, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Winston?

In Winston, Montana, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winston?

The month with the shortest days in Winston is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Winston have in December?

In Winston, Montana, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Winston?

On the first day of December in Winston, Montana, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Winston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Winston is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Winston?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Winston?

In Winston, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Winston, MT

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Winston, MT

Average pressure in December - Winston, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Winston, MT

Average wind speed in December - Winston, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Winston, MT

Average humidity in December - Winston, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Winston, MT

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Winston, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Winston, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winston, MT

Average snowfall in December - Winston, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Winston, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Winston, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winston, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winston, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Winston, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Winston, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Winston, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Winston, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Winston, MT

Average visibility in December - Winston, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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