December weather forecastFrenchtown, MT

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frenchtown, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Frenchtown experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Frenchtown, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.6 rainfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 18.7 days. Throughout December, 9.88" (251mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 55.2" (1402mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C), December is the coldest month.

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Frenchtown, during December, snow falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.88" (251mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

In Frenchtown, the average day length in December is 8h and 35min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

In Frenchtown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

In Frenchtown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average high temperature in December: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (51%).

Average rainfall in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average snowfall in December: 9.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Frenchtown, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Frenchtown, MT

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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