December weather forecastLaurel, MT
December
Weather in December
December in Laurel, Montana marks the beginning of winter with temperatures dropping to the lowest since March. The wintery chill is augmented by snowfall reaching 2.36" (60mm), accompanying its regular rainfall of 0.31" (8mm). Despite the chilly weather, cloudy days prevail less than half the time, ensuring sufficient sunshine. Along with the festive cheer, December’s cold and occasional snowfall paints a picturesque winter landscape.Temperature
December stands out as Laurel's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).Humidity
In Laurel, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In Laurel, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Laurel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.8 days and collects up to 8.74" (222mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Laurel, Montana, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Laurel, there are 44.1 snowfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Laurel, Montana, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Laurel, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:41 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Laurel, Montana, is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Laurel, MT
- Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Laurel, MT
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Laurel, MT
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Laurel, MT
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Laurel, MT
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Laurel, MT
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Laurel, MT
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Laurel, MT
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Laurel, MT
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Laurel, MT
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Laurel, MT
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Laurel, MT
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in December
Laurel, MT
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
