December weather forecastGlendive, MT
December
Weather in December
December, true to its character, brings back the full spectrum of winter to Glendive, Montana. The weather is colder with high humidity levels and the landscape turns into a white wonderland due to the snowfall. The shorter days create an ambiance of elegant winter evenings. December delivers a cold end to the year, paving the way for another chilly start with January. A notable feature about December is its high humidity level of 82%, replicating the similar conditions as observed in January.Temperature
December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Glendive's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a still freezing cold 14.2°F (-9.9°C).Humidity
In Glendive, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Glendive, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.2 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:19 pm MST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Glendive, MT
- Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Glendive, 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
Glendive, MT
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Glendive, MT
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).
Average rainfall in December
Glendive, MT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Glendive, MT
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Glendive, MT
- Average snowfall in December: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Glendive, MT
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Glendive, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Glendive, MT
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Glendive, MT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Glendive, MT
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in December
Glendive, 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).
