December weather forecast
Fort Shaw, MT

Share

Weather in December

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

Temperature

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Fort Shaw, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. In Fort Shaw, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.4 days and aggregates up to 35.35" (898mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Fort Shaw is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fort Shaw, 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

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Shaw are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Fort Shaw?

With its average high temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is December in Fort Shaw?

December temperatures in Fort Shaw, Montana, vary between a high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Shaw?

In Fort Shaw, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Fort Shaw in December?

In December, in Fort Shaw, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Shaw?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Shaw?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Shaw?

On the first day of December in Fort Shaw, 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 in Fort Shaw?

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

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

In Fort Shaw, 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.

How high is the UV index in December in Fort Shaw?

In Fort Shaw, Montana, 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 Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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%).

[Resources]

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").

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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").

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

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).

[Resources]

Fort Shaw, Montana, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location