December weather forecast
Fort Shaw, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fort Shaw, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fort Shaw, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.8 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Shaw, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.4 snowfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Fort Shaw?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Shaw, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.4°F (-8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Shaw, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fort Shaw, in December, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Fort Shaw are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Shaw have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Shaw?

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 Fort Shaw, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average temperature in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average pressure in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average wind speed in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average humidity in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average rainfall in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average snowfall in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average UV index in December - Fort Shaw, 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
Fort Shaw, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Fort Shaw, MT

Average visibility in December - Fort Shaw, 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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