December weather forecast
Box Elder, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Box Elder, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and min 16°F (-8.9°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and a low of 16°F (-8.9°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Box Elder, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Box Elder, there are 55.7 snowfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Box Elder, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Box Elder 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Box Elder?

December is the coldest month of the year in Box Elder, Montana, registering average temperatures as high as 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and as low as 16°F (-8.9°C).

How cold is it in Box Elder in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Box Elder, is 27.5°F (-2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16°F (-8.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Box Elder?

In December, the average relative humidity in Box Elder, Montana, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Box Elder?

The month with the least rainfall in Box Elder is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Box Elder?

In Box Elder, Montana, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Box Elder in December?

In Box Elder, in December, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Box Elder?

December has the shortest days of the year in Box Elder, Montana, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Box Elder have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Box Elder?

On the first day of December in Box Elder, Montana, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:35 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Box Elder have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Box Elder is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Box Elder?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Box Elder?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Box Elder is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Box Elder, MT

Average temperature in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14°F).

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Average pressure in December
Box Elder, MT

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Box Elder, MT

Average wind speed in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Box Elder, MT

Average humidity in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

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Average rainfall in December
Box Elder, MT

Average rainfall in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Box Elder, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Box Elder, MT

Average snowfall in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Box Elder, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Box Elder, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
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 February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Box Elder, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Box Elder, MT

Average UV index in December - Box Elder, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Box Elder, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Box Elder, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in December
Box Elder, MT

Average visibility in December - Box Elder, 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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