December weather forecast
Powder River, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Powder River, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Powder River, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81 rainfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Powder River, during December, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with its high-temperature average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December?

Powder River in December has an average high-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Powder River, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Powder River?

In Powder River, in December, during 9.8 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Powder River?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Powder River have in December?

In December, the average day length in Powder River is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Powder River have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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 in Powder River.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Powder River, WY

Average pressure in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Powder River, WY

Average wind speed in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Powder River, WY

Average humidity in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Powder River, WY

Average rainfall in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Powder River, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Powder River, WY

Average snowfall in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Powder River, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Powder River, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Powder River, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Powder River, WY

Average UV index in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Powder River, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Powder River, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Powder River, WY

Average visibility in December - Powder River, WY
  • 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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