December weather forecast
Lake McDonald, MT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lake McDonald, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 13.8°F (-10.1°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Lake McDonald, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Lake McDonald, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Lake McDonald, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake McDonald, there are 97 snowfall days, and 33.86" (860mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lake McDonald is December, 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 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake McDonald, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lake McDonald?

December is the month when Lake McDonald experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and a low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

How cold is December in Lake McDonald?

Lake McDonald in December has an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake McDonald?

In Lake McDonald, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How much does it rain in Lake McDonald in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake McDonald?

In Lake McDonald, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake McDonald?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake McDonald.

How many hours of daylight does Lake McDonald have in December?

In Lake McDonald, Montana, the average day length in December is 8h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake McDonald?

On the first day of December in Lake McDonald, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake McDonald have in December?

In Lake McDonald, Montana, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lake McDonald?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lake McDonald?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average temperature in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average pressure in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average wind speed in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average humidity in December - Lake McDonald, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average rainfall in December - Lake McDonald, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average rainfall days in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average snowfall in December - Lake McDonald, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average snowfall days in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake McDonald, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average sunshine days in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average UV index in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average cloud cover in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Lake McDonald, MT

Average visibility in December - Lake McDonald, 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).

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