December weather forecast
Jefferson City, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Jefferson City, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

Jefferson City experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a minimum of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Jefferson City, Montana, it is snowing for 16.8 days. Throughout December, 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jefferson City, during the entire year, snow falls for 105.8 days and aggregates up to 55.12" (1400mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Jefferson City is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Jefferson City?

During the coldest month in Jefferson City, December, temperatures average a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is December in Jefferson City?

December temperatures in Jefferson City, Montana, vary between a high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jefferson City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Jefferson City is 84%.

What is the driest month in Jefferson City?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Jefferson City. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Jefferson City?

In Jefferson City, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Jefferson City in December?

In Jefferson City, Montana, in December, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jefferson City?

The month with the shortest days in Jefferson City is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Jefferson City?

The average day length in December in Jefferson City is 8h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Jefferson City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jefferson City, Montana, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Jefferson City?

The months with the least sunshine in Jefferson City, Montana, are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson City have in December?

In Jefferson City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Jefferson City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Jefferson City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average temperature in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average pressure in December - Jefferson City, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average wind speed in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average humidity in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

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Average rainfall in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average rainfall in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average snowfall in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average UV index in December - Jefferson City, 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
Jefferson City, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Jefferson City, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in December
Jefferson City, MT

Average visibility in December - Jefferson City, 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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