December weather forecast
Kicking Horse, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Kicking Horse, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 28.4°F (-2°C) at the peak and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) at the low.

Humidity

In Kicking Horse, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Kicking Horse, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 13.5" (343mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kicking Horse, Montana, are January through May, September through December. In Kicking Horse, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kicking Horse, there are 67.1 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Kicking Horse, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kicking Horse, Montana, are February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Kicking Horse?

December brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in Kicking Horse in December?

In Kicking Horse, in December, the average high-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kicking Horse?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kicking Horse, Montana, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Kicking Horse in December?

In Kicking Horse, Montana, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kicking Horse in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kicking Horse?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kicking Horse, Montana, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kicking Horse have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kicking Horse?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kicking Horse?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kicking Horse, Montana, is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kicking Horse?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Kicking Horse.

What is the UV index reading in December in Kicking Horse?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kicking Horse, Montana, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average temperature in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°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 (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average pressure in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average wind speed in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and December (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average humidity in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average rainfall in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average snowfall in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 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
Kicking Horse, MT

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kicking Horse, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average UV index in December - Kicking 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 February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Kicking Horse, MT

Average visibility in December - Kicking Horse, MT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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