December weather forecast
Great Falls, MT

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A far view from on top of the vast Missouri River of the City of Lights, Great Falls, Montana
A far view from on top of the vast Missouri River of the City of Lights, Great Falls, Montana

Weather in December

December brings in the cold winter weather and frigid temperatures. Reaching only 30°F (-1.1°C), it's one of the chilliest periods in Great Falls, Montana. The anticipated weather shift signifies a further drop in temperature as the new year approaches. Residents and travelers adapt to cold weather activities, including ice skating, snow filtering and visiting local holiday markets. Even in the biting cold, the festive spirit makes December a memorable time.

Temperature

The coldest period in Great Falls is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In Great Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Great Falls, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In Great Falls, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Great Falls, there are 45.4 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Great Falls, Montana, is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Great Falls?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures in Great Falls, reaching 30°F (-1.1°C) at the peak and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) at the low.

How cold is it in Great Falls in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Great Falls, Montana, during December are 30°F (-1.1°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Great Falls?

The average relative humidity in December in Great Falls is 76%.

What is the driest month in Great Falls?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, Montana, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Great Falls in December?

In Great Falls, Montana, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Falls?

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

How many hours of daylight does Great Falls have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Great Falls?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Great Falls, Montana, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Great Falls?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Great Falls have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Great Falls?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Great Falls, MT

Average temperature in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Great Falls, MT

Average pressure in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Great Falls, MT

Average wind speed in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Great Falls, MT

Average humidity in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Great Falls, MT

Average rainfall in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Great Falls, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Great Falls, MT

Average snowfall in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Great Falls, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great Falls, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Falls, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Great Falls, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (16.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Great Falls, MT

Average UV index in December - Great Falls, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Great Falls, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Great Falls, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Great Falls, MT

Average visibility in December - Great Falls, 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).

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