December weather forecastPendroy, MT

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Pendroy, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Pendroy, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is the coldest month.

Pendroy in December has an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

In Pendroy, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

In Pendroy, Montana, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Pendroy, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

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

In Pendroy, the average day length in December is 8h and 26min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pendroy is 5.8h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Pendroy, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average high temperature in December: 28.8°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pendroy, 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: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pendroy, MT

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Pendroy, 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).