December weather forecastHungry Horse, MT

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hungry Horse, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and lows of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hungry Horse, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.4 days and collects up to 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hungry Horse are January through May, September through December. In Hungry Horse, in December, snow falls for 19.1 days, with typically accumulated 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In Hungry Horse, during the entire year, snow falls for 97 days and aggregates up to 33.86" (860mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Hungry Horse experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

December temperatures in Hungry Horse vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In Hungry Horse, Montana, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Hungry Horse, in December, snow falls for 19.1 days, with typically accumulated 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 24min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average wind speed in December: 3.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and December (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average snowfall in December: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 24min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hungry Horse, 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
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Hungry Horse, MT

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).