December weather forecast
Homestead, MT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Homestead, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into December is marked by a considerable temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 10°F (-12.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In Homestead, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Homestead, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Homestead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Homestead are January through May, October through December. In Homestead, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Homestead, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.5 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Homestead.
On the first day of December in Homestead, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Homestead, Montana, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Homestead in December?

In Homestead, in December, the average high-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 10°F (-12.2°C). 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 calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Homestead?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Homestead?

In Homestead, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Homestead in December?

In Homestead, Montana, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Homestead?

December has the shortest days of the year in Homestead, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Homestead?

In Homestead, the average day length in December is 8h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Homestead?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Homestead, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:13 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Homestead?

The average sunshine duration in December in Homestead is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Homestead?

In Homestead, Montana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Homestead, MT

Average temperature in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Homestead, MT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Homestead, MT

Average wind speed in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Homestead, MT

Average humidity in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

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Average rainfall in December
Homestead, MT

Average rainfall in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Homestead, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Homestead, MT

Average snowfall in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Homestead, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Homestead, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and June (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Homestead, MT

Average UV index in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Homestead, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in December
Homestead, MT

Average visibility in December - Homestead, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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