December weather forecast
Butte, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Butte, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

Butte records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C) in December, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Throughout December, Butte's nights cool down to an average of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Butte is 85%.

Rainfall

In Butte, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.7 rainfall days, and 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Butte, in December, during 13.9 snowfall days, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.2 snowfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Butte is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Butte, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:45 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Butte?

The high-temperature, in December, in Butte, records 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the low-temperature is 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Butte?

In Butte, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Butte in December?

In Butte, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Butte?

In December, in Butte, it is snowing for 13.9 days. Throughout December, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Butte?

With an average of 5h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Butte?

In Butte, the average day length in December is 5h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Butte?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 3:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:45 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Butte?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Butte have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Butte?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Butte, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Butte?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Butte, Alaska, is 1. 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
Butte, AK

Average temperature in December - Butte, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Butte, AK

Average pressure in December - Butte, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.7"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.7"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Butte, AK

Average wind speed in December - Butte, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Butte, AK

Average humidity in December - Butte, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Butte, AK

Average rainfall in December - Butte, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Butte, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Butte, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Butte, AK

Average snowfall in December - Butte, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Butte, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Butte, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Butte, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Butte, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Butte, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Butte, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Butte, AK

Average UV index in December - Butte, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Butte, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Butte, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Butte, AK

Average visibility in December - Butte, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (4mi).

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