December weather forecast
Dayton, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Dayton, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and an average high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In Dayton, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

In Dayton, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Dayton, Montana, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dayton, there are 129.8 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21.7 days and typically aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) 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 8:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Dayton is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Dayton?

December is Dayton's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and lows of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is December in Dayton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dayton, records 27.1°F (-2.7°C), while the low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dayton?

The average relative humidity in December in Dayton, Montana, is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dayton?

In Dayton, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Dayton?

The month with the most snowfall in Dayton, Montana, is December, when snow falls for 21.7 days and typically aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Dayton?

In Dayton, Montana, in December, snow falls for 21.7 days, with typically accumulated 12.36" (314mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dayton?

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 in Dayton?

The average day length in December in Dayton is 8h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dayton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dayton?

In Dayton, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dayton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dayton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Dayton?

In Dayton, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dayton, MT

Average temperature in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dayton, MT

Average pressure in December - Dayton, MT
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dayton, MT

Average wind speed in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and December (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dayton, MT

Average humidity in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dayton, MT

Average rainfall in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dayton, MT

Average snowfall in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.36").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dayton, MT

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dayton, MT

Average UV index in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dayton, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Dayton, MT

Average visibility in December - Dayton, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).

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