December weather forecastCrane, MT
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Crane, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).Temperature
The arrival of December brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In December, Crane experiences a temperature dip to an average of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) at night.Humidity
In Crane, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Crane, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Crane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.7 days and collects up to 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Crane, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Crane, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:15 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Crane, MT
- Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Crane, MT
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Crane, MT
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Crane, MT
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).
Average rainfall in December
Crane, MT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Crane, MT
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Crane, MT
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Crane, MT
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Crane, MT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min
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: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Crane, MT
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Crane, MT
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Crane, MT
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Crane, 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).





